To support the work of Fareham Deanery, we wish to appoint a part-time Administrative Assistant to the Area Dean. You will be based at Holy Rood Church in Crofton Parish and will be part of the office team there.

Summary of Role

Your key area of responsibilities will be:

• To provide PA Support to the Area Dean of Havant. This will include support in both Deanery and Parish activities;
• To provide administrative support to Deanery Synod, Chapter and Deanery sub-committee meetings (including the Deanery Standing Committee). In time, this may include becoming the Secretary to the Deanery.

We are seeking somebody who will be able to:

• be a welcoming first point of contact for the deanery, handling matters in a confidential, courteous and efficient manner;
• support the Area Dean with routine administrative tasks (both Deanery and Parish), including arranging meetings, replying to emails, etc;
• co-ordinate meetings of Deanery Synod, Chapter and Standing Committee: arranging venues and guest speakers, distributing agendas and taking minutes;
• maintain a Deanery database for clergy, retired clergy, Clergy with PTO, LLMs, Readers, Readers with PTO, synod members, committee meetings, churchwardens, PCC secretaries and treasurers;
• work with and assist the other deanery officers (Lay Chair, Treasurer) in the fulfilment of their duties in the Deanery;
• communicate as necessary with parishes and Deanery groups;
• offer particular support to parishes in vacancy, helping to arrange clergy cover;
• be the Deanery point of contact for the Archdeacon and Diocesan Officers.