Post Introduction

This pivotal post supporting the Bishop provides an excellent opportunity to work in a small, friendly, busy office in a pleasant and beautiful environment. 

The role of Personal Assistant to the Bishop of Coventry will involved managing the Bishop’s Office, including her diary and correspondence (paper and email) and to offer general assistance to the Bishop in the exercising of her ministry. 

About the Diocese

The Diocese of Coventry represents the Church of England in Coventry, Warwickshire and parts of Solihull. With our network of over 200 parishes, we have a Christian presence in every local community. We have a rich variety of people, traditions and organisations united by our shared purpose of worshipping God, making new disciples and transforming communities. The story of our cathedral and the work of reconciliation has shaped us for many years and we see this as the heart of the ministry to which God has called us.

What you'll be doing

• Using digital tools for the Bishop’s diary and appointment management, reducing reliance on manual scheduling. Organising all appointments and providing practical briefings about the arrangements made for all visits and meetings. 
• Preparing the Bishop's documents (digital preferred) for all meetings and maintaining an efficient digital system for tracking decisions and follow-up actions.   
• Planning and organising the Bishop’s travel arrangements in the UK and abroad 
• Dealing promptly with all incoming correspondence and drafting replies 
• Being a focus of welcome for all visitors and colleagues 
• Managing a budget in excess of £100K and dealing with all day-to-day financial matters including the Bishop’s expenses 
• Collating all papers and making the logistical arrangements for the Bishop’s work related to General Synod, the House of Bishops, College of Bishops, the Ministry Development Board, Archbishops’ Council and any other national and regional meetings 

You will need to have/be:

• Educated to degree standard or with relevant secretarial qualifications and equivalent work experience 
• Previous PA and administrative experience reporting to a senior manager 
• In sympathy with the vision, aims and objectives of the Church of England and the Diocese of Coventry 
• The ability to understand and apply the priorities of the Bishop’s ministry when allocating diary appointments 
• Well-presented work with a meticulous eye for detail 
• Strong digital literacy skills with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing technology to enhance office efficiency

The full person specification can be found within the job description attached.

Closing date for applications is 16 March 2025

What we offer 

• A salary of £30,307 up to 33,790 per annum, depending on experience which will be determined at interview.  

Your Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rated if working part-time).
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK’s leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club.
• Age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.