Chapter Executive Assistant

1 month ago


Chichester, United Kingdom NFP People Full time

Chapter Executive Assistant

We are recruiting for an Executive Assistant / Chapter Clerk and Assistant to the Communar. 

We need someone who is proactive and motivated with exceptional organisation skills to help manage the governance processes and support the Communar to run the Cathedral.

Don’t worry if you don’t have specific experience of working for a faith based organisation.  Whilst it’s experience in a faith based and/or third sector organisation is desirable, what’s more important is someone who has relevant experience of working with a board and supporting a senior manager with the ability  to pick up the particulars of working in this environment and sympathise with the aims of our organisation.

Position: Chapter Clerk and Assistant to the Communar

Location: Chichester

Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £35,000

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Slightly enhanced pension contribution, 34 days’ leave including Bank Holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, discounts in the Café and Cathedral shop, employer supported volunteering and flexible working opportunities.

Closing Date: 10th September 2024

The Role

The main duties of this role is to provide executive support to:

  • The Chapter, which is the Cathedral’s governing body and is similar in function to a charity trustee board, including its associated committees and institutions;
  • The Cathedral’s Communar, who is the Cathedral’s Chief Operating and Finance Officer;

    You will ensure the delivery of excellent governance, facilitating the smooth running of Cathedral processes and working on any assigned projects. 

    About You

    You will have experience of a similar type of work at a similar level and familiarity with working closely with senior staff and board members.

    We are looking for someone who can show evidence of building and managing effective relationships with a range of stakeholders in complex organisations and experience of charity governance or an aptitude to learn is highly desirable.

    About the Organisation

    The Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese, which covers East and West Sussex and it is also a visitor attraction, a venue for music and the arts and an all-round hub for the community welcoming over 350,000 visitors each year.  Staff do not have to be Christian, but you should understand the Christian mission. 

    In accordance with Church’s policy, Promoting a Safer Church and the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance, the Cathedral is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults who may be at risk. 

    You may also have experience in areas such as Executive Assistant, Senior Executive Assistant, PA, Personal Assistant, Assistant, Chapter Executive Assistant, Board Executive Assistant, Senior Administrator, Admin, Administration, Clerical.

    PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.



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