Administration Assistant | SDBE

Southwark Diocesan Board of Education is looking for a Administration Assistant to join the team at our offices in Union Street.

Full Time, Temporary Contract (minimum 2 months)
Salary c. £30,000 pro-rata (including London Weighting), plus 30 days annual leave pro-rata and Bank Holidays
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are urgently seeking an enthusiastic, organised and experienced individual to join our small effective professional team. This opportunity may be ideal for a student during their summer break from college or university.

We are looking for a candidate who is a self-starter, thorough and accurate, able to multitask, remain calm under pressure, enjoy interacting with others and an excellent communicator who will add to our team dynamics. You will possess a range of administrative skills including minute taking and full competence and confidence in the use of IT and digital systems.  Good interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential for this post as is a sense of humour and the ability to exercise tact and sensitivity.

For this interesting and varied role, ideally you would be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the SDBE.  Experience in other administrative roles and within service sector would be useful. In return we can promise you a warm, friendly and positive working environment with support and fellowship. There is also the possibility of a more permanent role, once the Board have concluded a review of our current staffing arrangements.

Our team supports Church of England schools across the Diocese which spans 12 local authorities in south London. Our offices are based in vibrant London Bridge close to the beautiful and iconic Southwark Cathedral. Further information about us can be found here

Find out more and how to apply here

Prospective candidates are invited to contact Julie Richardson, Diocesan HR Manager & Adviser at [email protected] for informal inquiries about the job.

Application packs are available from the Office Manager by email on [email protected].

Southwark Diocesan Board of Education is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently under represented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.