* Salary dependent on skills and experience.
Role
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 an honorary secretary and treasurer, as well as the 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.
Ideally, you will be someone with knowledge of Sage, Excel, and payroll who can provide backup to our current bookkeeper and honorary treasurer, as well as help and support to our Charges as required. You will be flexible, adaptable, and used to working within a small, friendly, cooperative team environment with an emphasis on pastoral care. Ideally, you will have some experience of working within the voluntary sector.
The role is flexible 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 homeworking 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.
Application notes
If you are interested in applying for this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kim Schmulian at da@glasgow.anglican.org. If you wish to apply, please send a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role together with an up-to-date CV. It would be helpful if you could also provide a note of your referees and if they can be contacted prior to the interview. The closing date for this role is 24th March 2025.
Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with 120 staff and 2,200 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.
Our Ministry at the Margins strategy seeks to develop ministry with young people in some of Scotland’s poorest communities in the form of local youth projects. Initially, our focus is on Glasgow and Merkinch, a priority community in Inverness, as well as considering possible locations in other parts of Scotland. These projects will be rooted in Christian faith and values where young people will be valued, supported, and enabled to make healthy and supportive choices.
Building on some initial research undertaken by a consultancy agency, we are seeking someone who will initially be responsible for developing opportunities in priority communities within the city of Glasgow. We want to build a realistic picture of these communities, mapping ongoing work with children and young people by churches and both Christian and secular agencies as well as considering the potential for a ‘hub’, bringing local Christians together, to be created. The outcome of this will be a clear recommendation of where SU Scotland should invest in establishing a local youth project(s).
Purpose:
Reporting to the Director of Development and Holidays, the Local Youth Projects Development Coordinator will take this project to the next stage: mapping and meeting with stakeholders in an initial 2-3 communities leading to a next steps proposal to grow a Local Youth Project in at least two of those areas.
Who we are looking for:
You will have experience of working with young people in priority areas and an understanding of issues affecting them. You will have strong relational skills, being able to create and establish networks with a broad range of people. It is essential that you have strong communication and presentation skills in order to deliver in a variety of settings (churches, voluntary organisations, young people).
For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles, and vision and can demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.
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 coordinated 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:
o Ordinations
o Confirmations
o Bishop’s Lent Appeal
o Chrism Mass
o Retired Clergy Lunch at the Centre
o 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
* 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.
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