Admin & Correspondence Specialist for Bishop of London

Lambeth Palace Library; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent church institution in Greater London is seeking a Correspondence and Administrative Assistant to support the Bishop of London. This full-time role involves managing correspondence, drafting documents, and providing administrative support to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate should have excellent organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive health services.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays

Access to Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy administrative role.
• A warm, diplomatic manner and resilience under pressure.
• Sympathy with the ethos of the Church of England.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Draft responses and manage official documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems in compliance with GDPR.
• Support clergy appointment processes and safeguarding requirements.
• Assist with events, newsletters, and website updates.
• Provide general administrative support across the Bishop’s office.

Skills

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

A prominent church institution in Greater London is seeking a Correspondence and Administrative Assistant to support the Bishop of London. This full-time role involves managing correspondence, drafting documents, and providing administrative support to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate should have excellent organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive health services.