Job Description

BISHOP'S SECRETARY / PA

DIOCESE OF WREXHAM

Part time 25 hours (5 hours each day)

Circa 26,000 pro-rata

Office based - Curial Office, Bishop's House, Sontley Road, Wrexham, LL13 7EW

Closing date: 10th November 2025

Interview Dates 18th and 19th November 2025 (could be subject to change):

Commencement of Employment January 2026

General information and can be found on the diocesan website:

www.rcdwxm.org.uk

Role

Following the retirement of the current Post holder the Diocese of Wrexham is seeking to appoint a Bishop's PA / Secretary to provide a personal assistant service and administrative support to the Bishop of Wrexham.

The applicant should have strong people and communication skills and the ability to deal with confidential information with sensitivity. Flexibility to support the office needs and a proactive attitude will also be key skills.

This role will involve providing extensive administration and secretarial support as required by the Bishop such as managing emails, and other correspondence. Managing his diary, coordinating engagements and travel arrangements. Preparation and proof reading of mass booklets, organizing meetings and minute taking. Liaison with Bishops Conference, parishes, deaneries and diocesan departments as needed, developing good working relationships with them all.

In the absence of other Curial Office members of staff, you may be asked to provide general office cover.

The Person

The successful applicant will:

Have significant experience of working in a confidential environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Be a confident internet/email user and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, publisher and Teams/Zoom.

Have a confident sensitive telephone and respectful telephone manner and be used to dealing with a number and variety of contacts.

Be able to work with minimum supervision and have good organizational skills.

If not a Catholic, be comfortable about working in a church environment and supportive of the culture and practice of the Roman Catholic Church.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter with details of 2 professional references detailing how your skills and experience make you suitable for this role to: Rebecca Garratt businessmanager@rcdwxm.org.uk

or by Post to: Bishop's House, Sontley Road, Wrexham, LL13 7EW by the closing date.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 17,774.42-26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: In person