Personal Assistant to Bishop

The Diocese of Winchester has over 400 church buildings, and over 300 parishes, with many more worshipping communities. There are chaplaincies operating in schools, universities, hospitals, prisons and other institutions and organisations across the area of Hampshire and East Dorset which is covered by the diocese. Also included are over a hundred Church of England primary schools. Every parish in the diocese is encouraged to develop a Mission Action Plan which sets out the way in which the church in that local area will engage with and support the community in which it is situated – with parishes offering everything from parent and toddler groups and “Messy Church”, to street pastors and support for night‑shelters and refugees.

As diocesan bishop, the Bishop of Winchester has responsibility for the pastoral care and oversight of the Church in the region. He shares his leadership of mission and ministry in the diocese with the Suffragan Bishops of Basingstoke and Southampton, the Diocesan Secretary and the Archdeacons of Winchester and Bournemouth. The Bishop of Basingstoke works collegially with colleagues, lay and ordained, to build up the life and mission of the Christian community entrusted to her care.

She serves all the baptised; and seeks to ensure that the life of the Church is focused on mission priorities discerned by the Diocesan Bishop in consultation with ecclesial, civic and ecumenical partners. Her ministry is set within, and seeks to enable the delivery of Diocesan Strategic Priorities.

Context

The Diocese of Winchester has over 400 church buildings, and over 300 parishes, with many more worshipping communities. There are chaplaincies operating in schools, universities, hospitals, prisons and other institutions and organisations across the area of Hampshire and East Dorset which is covered by the diocese. Also included are over a hundred Church of England primary schools. Every parish in the diocese is encouraged to develop a Mission Action Plan which sets out the way in which the church in that local area will engage with and support the community in which it is situated – with parishes offering everything from parent and toddler groups and “Messy Church”, to street pastors and support for night‑shelters and refugees.

As diocesan bishop, the Bishop of Winchester has responsibility for the pastoral care and oversight of the Church in the region. He shares his leadership of mission and ministry in the diocese with the Suffragan Bishops of Basingstoke and Southampton, the Diocesan Secretary and the Archdeacons of Winchester and Bournemouth. The Bishop of Basingstoke works collegially with colleagues, lay and ordained, to build up the life and mission of the Christian community entrusted to her care.

She serves all the baptised; and seeks to ensure that the life of the Church is focused on mission priorities discerned by the Diocesan Bishop in consultation with ecclesial, civic and ecumenical partners. Her ministry is set within, and seeks to enable the delivery of Diocesan Strategic Priorities.

The Person al Assistant will play a pivotal role in enabling the Bishop to fulfil her responsibilities by managing her time, communications, and engagements. This includes diary management, correspondence, briefing preparation, travel arrangements, financial oversight, and acting as a trusted confidant and gatekeeper.

The role also involves coordinating events, supporting diocesan communications, managing office administration, and liaising with volunteers and stakeholders. You will be expected to build a strong working relationship with the Bishop, understand her priorities, and anticipate her needs with discretion and professionalism.

• Diary Management:
  Manage the Bishop’s diary, ensuring effective prioritisation and time management. Schedule meetings, appointments, and events in line with the Bishop’s personal and professional commitments. Ensure sufficient preparation time is diarised for events, meetings and appointments.
• Correspondence:
  To draft and manage correspondence on behalf of the Bishop, including calls, emails,…