PA to the Bishop of Whitby - The Diocese of York

PA to the Bishop of Whitby - PERSON SPECIFICATIONPrepared by: Martin Warner, Bishop of Whitby/ Sally Roberts, Senior HR Officer (July 2010)ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLEKnowledge andExperienceQualifications andTrainingSkills and AbilitiesPersonal QualitiesCircumstancesExperience of working in a busyoffice environment (min of 2 years).Computer literate – includingexperience of using Microsoftpackages such as Word, Excel andPowerpoint.Experience of using standard officeequipment such as binders,photocopiers, fax, audiotape etc.Good all round general education toat least A Level or equivalent.RSA III/ECDL or equivalentexperience in secretarial oradministration qualifications.Commitment to continuedprofessional development.Ability to work unsupervised, andon own initiative, as well as withinthe wider team.Excellent spoken and writtencommunication skills and aprofessional telephone manner.Excellent organisational skills andattention to detail.The ability to prioritise and workefficiently under pressure.Ability to take minutes.Ability to relate to people across thewhole social spectrum and put themat their ease.Ability to engender trust anddemonstrate tact and diplomacywhilst maintaining confidentiality.Empathy with the Christian faith anda commitment to applying yourprofessional knowledge withpersonal integrity to support theministry and mission of the Diocese.Able to work flexibly within therequirements of the role.Experience of working as a PA.Experience of theorganisation/culture of the Churchof England/Dioceses.Experience of minute taking.Ability to understand, use andwhere necessary translate thelanguage and culture of the Churchas appropriate to the circumstances.To have an understanding of theChurch of England and its aims.A communicant member of theChurch of England or of a church infull communion with it.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTEmployerLine ManagerSenior Line ManagerCRB DisclosureProbationary PeriodHoursSalaryPensionHolidaysMileageThe York Diocesan Board of Finance (YDBF)Bishop of WhitbyDiocesan SecretaryCRB Disclosure is not required for this postAppointments are subject to a 6 month probationary periodThis is a part time post (25 hours per week)£15,059 pro-rata (£21,082 per annum full time equivalent)The YDBF offers a contributory pension scheme (“the Scheme”) organisedby the Church of England (the “Church”) Pensions Board. For each 1% ofcontribution paid by the employee, up to a maximum of 7%, the employerwill pay a contribution equivalent to double the amountIn addition to the eight Bank and Public Holidays DBF employees areentitled to 5 weeks annual leave in any year. Part time employees areentitled to a pro-rata of the above based on their working weekA mileage allowance will be paid in respect of journeys undertaken inconnection with the duties of the post (currently 40p per mile for the first10,000 miles)NON CONTRACTUAL BENEFITSHealth ScreeningPastoral CareFree health screening is currently offered for all those who receive anincome from the DioceseOur Diocesan Adviser and Co-ordinator of Pastoral Care offers the spaceto talk through pastoral, professional or personal matters and can provideor arrange counselling and or mediation if required