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Full Time – 35 hours per week
The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Diocesan Secretary who will be:
1) A senior member of the Bishop of Chester's core staff team,
2) The chief officer of the charitable business that undergirds the Diocese of Chester, and
3) The most senior, 'lay' officer of the Diocese of Chester.
The role is complex as well as important. You will need an open heart and deep courage, patience, kindness, humility, determination, and constantly reflective practice. We value competence founded on transparent good character, grounded deeply in Christian faith. You will need to be able to see over the horizon without missing the personal needs of team members, enabling both with persistent grace and strategic focus.
The successful candidate will be inspirational, humble, skilled and experienced in leadership in both ‘first-’ and ‘second-chairs’, a change manager, relational and the technical ability to fulfil the role.
This role is based in Church House, Daresbury, Warrington which is a key operational centre for the life of the Diocese.
For informal conversation, contact the Bishop of Chester - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
The recruitment pack, including job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Completed application forms should be returned by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button
Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 8th September 2026
The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.
An Occupational Requirement exists for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Bishop of Sheffield is seeking to appoint an exceptional Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to his ministry and leadership across the Diocese of Sheffield and in his wider national responsibilities. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Bishop's office, ensuring the smooth and effective management of his busy and varied programme. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, sound judgement, discretion and the ability to build positive relationships with people from all walks of life.
No two days are the same! As the Bishop's trusted Personal Assistant, you will manage a complex diary and correspondence, coordinate meetings and events, oversee the day-to-day running of the Bishop's office, and support his work across the Diocese, the national Church, the House of Lords and as Chair of the Orgreave Inquiry. Working closely with the Bishop, his Chaplain and a small, dedicated team at Bishopscroft, you will make a significant contribution to enabling the Bishop's ministry and the wider mission of the Diocese of Sheffield to flourish.
The successful applicant will have excellent administrative skills, good interpersonal skills, have a cheerful approach and be able to handle confidential information. An understanding and interest in the Bishop of Sheffield's ministry would be desirable.
Closing date for applications: Friday 31 July at 12 noon
Interview Date: Thursday 6 August 2026
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