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The Bishop of Bath and Wells is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support ensuring the Bishop’s time and properties are managed effectively. The role involves handling confidential information, managing calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing reports, and acting as a liaison between the Bishop and internal/external contacts. You will also be responsible for budget management and the line management of the Bishop’s Office support team. The position requires discretion, agility and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.

• Diary and meeting planning and management
• Manage correspondence including
• Oversight and Support of HR processes
• Office Management
• Finance
• Assist with hospitality events at the Palace, as required, including outside normal office hours. Time off in lieu will be given.

• 35 hours per week, exclusive of an hour unpaid lunch break, to be taken at a time agreed with the Bishop, but some flexibility will be required from time to time.
• Based onsite at The Bishop’s Office, The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, BA5 2PD.
• Occasional hybrid working to be considered.

The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. We welcome applications from interested and suitably experienced people, and particularly from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME), Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people and offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Friday 8th January 2026.

Interviews will take place on Friday 16th January 2025 at The Bishop’s Office, The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, BA5 2PD.

• A salary of £35,934 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro‑rated if working part‑time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests and look at these on a case‑by‑case basis to support work‑life balance.
• Family Friendly Programme initiatives including Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash, one of the UK’s leading health cash plan providers, offering reimbursement for dental, 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.
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus‑one guest.
• Eligibility for an eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club and engage in staff networks, groups and societies.

The National Church Institutions comprise a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England. Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone to feel valued and included. We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels progress and drives us forward.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.