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Title: Vacancy - Rector’s Assistant and Parish Administrator
Post by: Cookham Webmaster on March 26, 2021, 12:02:03 PM
Parishes of Hedsor and Bourne End

Role Description

Rector’s Assistant and Parish Administrator

Our Vision​​“We are ordinary people led by a faithful and loving God, who inspires ​​​​us to welcome all into our midst, serve each other and our serve our ​​​​communities and grow spiritually as westrive to follow Jesus together.”

Our values​​We want to be: kind, passionate, active & visible in the community, a source ​​​of sacrificial love and forgiveness, using our gifts to contribute to the mission ​​​of the church.

Our priorities​​to be a gentle, loving, open and honest with each other      
​​​to be open to the movement of the Holy Spirit in our midst

​​​To grow in discipleship keeping Jesus at the centre of our lives
​​​Attract and make disciples of the people we encounter
​​​Growing a network of study and life groups  
​​​Building strong children’s and family ministries
​​​Playing a bigger role in town / village life
​​​Each serving with the gifts God has given us
​​​Giving generously of ourselves to the life of the church

The Person​​

1. A person who is honest, reliable, trustworthy and efficient.
2. Good with people and a clear and confident communicator.
3. Excellent IT skills – especially with Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn new task. Creating publicity for and updating social media and newsletter
4. Available to work at least 4 hours per week – within a flexible working pattern Able to work from home via internet connection, and to meet weekly at the Rectory.
5. Of Christian faith, but not necessarily member of an Anglican church.
The role

• Covering queries from the congregations and other external sources
• Processing email and correspondence and responding as necessary
• Organising, writing and circulating agendas, minutes and meeting notes
• Keeping record of those to be invited to the service of light and other services
• Other administrative tasks as required
Working arrangements, hours and conditions

• Reporting to Rector, accountable with her to PCC
• Flexible hours (envisaged at 4 hours per week), mainly working from home

Revd Janet Binns
The Rectory
34 Fieldhead Gardens
Bourne End
Bucks
SL8 5RN
tel no:01628 523046
mobile:07917 565626