- Advertised from 19th February 2025
- 35 hours per week. Occasional evening/Saturday morning.
Role
Position of Bishop’s PA
The Diocese is entering an exciting new phase as we will shortly welcome our new Bishop Elect into post in early May. Due to the imminent retirement of the PA to the previous Bishop, and acting Bishop, a new opportunity has arisen within the Centre. You will be part of a team of another 5 staff co-ordinated in the office by the Diocesan Administrator.
Terms
This is a permanent contract, 35 hours per week with working from home on Friday, but will include occasional evening and Saturday morning working for which generous overtime and/or TOIL will be available. The position also has a generous non-contributory pension, and the current salary is £29,558.
Job Purpose
To ensure that the Bishop is able to efficiently fulfil the objectives of his role.
Objectives
To provide an effective, efficient and confidential secretarial role and PA service to the Bishop.
Principal Areas of Responsibility
- Administrative support to the Bishop in terms of managing diary, meetings and correspondence, all in consultation with the Bishop.
- Assisting with general office duties in consultation with the DA and Diocesan Secretary. Supporting the Secretary with minute taking at meetings.
- Assisting the new Bishop with formal paperwork such as appointments and resignations of clergy, Protection of Vulnerable Groups Procedures for clergy, and Canon 31 procedures (marriage of divorced persons and same sex marriage)
- Oversee the organisation of cyclical events in consultation with Diocesan Secretary
including:
- Ordinations
- Confirmations
- Bishop’s Lent Appeal
- Chrism Mass
- Retired Clergy Lunch at the Centre
- Hospitality
- Answer phones, greet visitors and make them comfortable
- Work collaboratively with other staff and assist where required with key tasks
- Any other reasonable duties requested by the DA or Bishop.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- A professional and pastoral approach, with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management.
- Experience managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence.
- Ability to work independently and flexibly within a small team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in the voluntary sector, particularly with committees or governance structures.
- Ability to manage events and hospitality arrangements.
- Proactive and adaptable approach to work.
NOTE Some training will be offered for the role by the current Bishop’s retiring PA.
Application notes
Please submit a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, and an up to date CV to christine@glasgow.anglican.org by Monday 17 March at 5pm. Interviews will be held on Monday 31st March with a start date Wednesday 30 April. Can you please also indicate details of referees on applying, and whether they can be contacted prior to interview.
Top job! Director of Studies - Scottish Episcopal Institute
- Full time
- £37,721 – £50,155
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 17th March 2025
The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) seeks to appoint a Director of Studies to take over from the present Director of Studies who is transitioning to SEI’s new role of Director of Contextual Formation from May 2025.
The Director of Studies oversees all elements of SEI’s dispersed, formation-led training courses that are validated under the Common Awards scheme via Durham University in Initial Ministerial Education; acts as the senior tutor and so leads the teaching staff; teaches on all levels from certificate to master’s qualifications in Theology, Ministry & Mission, and leads the MA programmes in Theology, Ministry & Mission; Worship & Liturgical Studies; and Contemporary Christian Leadership. The Director also coordinates, supervises & marks bachelor’s and master’s dissertations; oversees SEI’s Moodle and edits the SEI Journal.
In addition to Initial Ministerial Education, SEI provides a range of programmes and support for lay and ordained members of the Scottish Episcopal Church to which the Director contributes. The post is based in Edinburgh with some flexibility for hybrid working from another location in Scotland; the new Director is expected to be in post no later than 1 September but is welcome to start from 1 May.
Candidates applying for the post will have:
• a clear belief in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ
• an earned doctorate in Christian theology or biblical studies
• a demonstrable commitment to theological reflection and ministerial formation in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition
• experience in the training of those entering ordained and lay ministries in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition
• experience in higher-education teaching and/or tutoring
• an ongoing commitment to research and publishing in one’s own theological subject area
• Administrative competence and the ability to network well and initiate projects.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The post is subject to satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme disclosure.
Under the leadership of a new Bishop, the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway is seeking to expand its staff group. You will be joining a small team of 5 who work alongside a an honorary secretary and treasurer, as well as Bishop and Dean. For the majority of the week, the running of the office is overseen by the Diocesan Administrator.
Role of Finance Assistant
The Diocese is seeking to recruit a finance assistant to work alongside our book-keeper in providing a professional finance and accounts service for the Centre, as well as help and advice to 53 independent church charities ( Charges) within the Diocese.
Essential Skills
Ideally you will be someone with a knowledge of sage, excel, and payroll who can give back up to our current book keeper and honorary treasurer, as well as providing help and support to our Charges as required. You will be flexible, adaptable and used to working within a small friendly co-operative team environment with an emphasis on pastoral care. Ideally, you will have some experience of working within the voluntary sector.
The role is a flexible one with days to suit you and the office although ideally your work pattern should overlap with the current book-keeper, so 2 days from Monday, Wednesday or Thursday would be preferable. Some home working could also be accommodated. A pro rata salary up to £30,000 dependent on skills and experience is offered, together with a generous non-contributory pension, and holiday entitlement. The occasional Saturday working will be necessary for which there is a generous overtime/toil package available.
Top job! Director
- Full time
- £43,000
- Hybrid: Office in Glasgow, occasionally homeworking
- Closing 21st April 2025
Job Summary:
The Director is the key management leader for Interfaith Scotland and is responsible for the strategic development of its vision and purposes
Vision: To work together as people of faith for a just and inclusive Scotland
Purposes:
1. to provide a forum for faith communities in Scotland to dialogue with one another on matters of religious, national and civic importance
2. to provide face to face and virtual platforms to enrich and develop local, national and international interfaith dialogue, engagement and action
3. to promote educational activities in connection with interfaith relations
4. to encourage civic engagement by religious communities in Scotland
5. to support equality and human rights for individuals and communities with religion and belief as a protected characteristic.
Administrator
- Part time
- £24,242 pro-rata
- On site: LARCH Restalrig (LARCH Leith Walk on Mondays)
- Closing 4th April 2025
Established in January 2025, Leith and Restalrig Church (LARCH) is a new Church of Scotland congregation, formed from the previous congregations of Leith St Andrew’s, Pilrig St Paul’s and Restalrig St Margaret’s. Our mission is ‘Sharing God’s love with all, serving their needs with inspiration, encouragement and fellowship’.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Administrator to help deliver the smooth and effective administration of our office and provide a first point of contact for queries from members of the congregation, as well as members of the wider community (including contractors).
For more information about our work, please visit our websitewww.larch.org.uk
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