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Job Title: School Secretary Location: Macclesfield Salary: £19,477 per annum (£26,376 FTE) Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent (Year-Round / 48 weeks working pattern) Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) The King's School in Macclesfield is seeking to appoint an experienced, adaptable, and highly organized School Secretary to join our dedicated administrative team. This unique part-time role splits time across divisions: spending one day per week (Monday) within the Infant & Junior Office, and three days per week (Wednesday-Friday) in the Main Office supporting the Sixth Form Division. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a pivotal face of a prestigious, forward-thinking independent school. The Role: School Secretaries play a vital role in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the school run seamlessly. Acting as an initial point of contact, you will support parents and pupils with routine inquiries while delivering comprehensive administrative assistance to division Principals and teaching staff. This customer-facing role requires a high degree of flexibility, a collaborative mindset, and the resilience to balance varying operational pressures across the academic year. Key Responsibilities: Infant & Junior Office Duties (Mondays); Reception & Care: Welcome pupils, parents, and visitors; manage telephone inquiries and sign-ins. Deliver basic first aid (e.g., plasters) and escalate medical concerns to the School Nurse. Attendance Tracking: Monitor the computerised pupil registration system and track unauthorized absences. Event Coordination: Assist with the administrative organization of assemblies, concerts, open events, and seasonal shows (e.g., Harvest, Christmas). Staff Support: Provide proactive administrative and software (SOCS) support to the division Principal and Vice-Principals. Communications: Help draft and distribute high-quality letters, emails, and inputs for the Weekly Bulletin. Main Office & Sixth Form Duties (Wednesdays - Fridays); Student & Parent Interface: Manage the student counter, assist with pupil sign-ins/outs, and handle daily reception queries. Sixth Form Events: Provide end-to-end administrative coordination for milestones like the Year 13 Prom, Student Leadership Conferences, Parents' Evenings, and leavers' activities. Induction & Admissions Support: Assist with Year 12 Induction mornings, Sixth Form Options Evenings, Open Days, and secondary taster visits. Trips & Clubs: Assist teaching staff with the administrative processing of school trips and extra-curricular scheduling. About You: We are looking for a professional, customer-focused team player who demonstrates: Experience: Previous secretarial or PA experience with exceptional organizational skills and fine attention to detail. Experience in an educational setting is beneficial but not mandatory. Communication: Outstanding oral and written communication skills with the ability to quickly build warm rapport with children, parents, and colleagues. Technical Literacy: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and an aptitude for working with computerised databases. Attributes: A positive "can-do" attitude, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting the school's community and student body. About the School: Founded in 1502, The King's School in Macclesfield is a leading independent co-educational day school educating over 1,300 pupils. Located on a modern, purpose-built 80-acre campus in the Cheshire countryside, our facilities offer a world-class environment for academic, sporting, and co-curricular excellence. Salary & Benefits: Pro-Rata Salary: £19,477 per annum (based on a 30-hour week across 48 working weeks). Leave Package: 18 days annual leave (rising to 23 after 5 years) plus Bank Holidays and 4 Christmas shutdown days. Catering: Free, high-quality school lunches, hot drinks, and refreshments during term time. Health & Well-being: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), free annual flu immunizations, and a dedicated staff well-being committee. Leisure & Pensions: Heavily discounted membership to our on-site Sports Centre (pool and gym) and enrollment in a private contributory pension scheme with life assurance. Tuition Discount: School fee remission eligibility for children of permanent staff members. Safeguarding: The King's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All support staff appointments are subject to a six-month probationary period, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure, and rigorous safer-recruitment checks. Closing Date: 9:00 AM, Monday 8th June 2026 Interviews: To be held week commencing Monday 15th June 2026 Start Date: Week commencing 24th August 2026 How to Apply: Please click APPLY to be re-directed to our Careers page, to complete our online application form. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: School Admin Assistant, Administrative Officer, Office Administrator, Administration Clerk, General Administration, Office Assistant, Reception Administrator, Secretary, Support Administrator, may also be considered for this role.

Executive Assistant to Exec London - Hybrid Working (office-based on two of the three core days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work remotely in the UK or from the office for the rest of the week) The Organisation Our client represents the transmission and distribution operators in the UK and Ireland. As a not-for-profit organisation, they bring together experts across a range of areas, enabling collaboration and the sharing of best practices. They are now looking for an Executive Assistant to join them and support the Executive Directors on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary of £42,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience - At least 28 days' holiday plus public holidays, an additional day during Christmas closure and a day off on your birthday - Group Personal Pension Scheme (salary exchange scheme) - Life assurance (3 x salary) - Annual BUPA Medical Assessment - Employee Assistance Programme - Discounted gym membership - Interest-free season ticket or bike loan - Eye test expenses - Complimentary fruit, tea and coffee in the office - Early finish on Fridays This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant with strong time management skills and attention to detail to join our client's forward-looking organisation. You'll play a vital role supporting Executive Directors at the heart of an industry that is becoming more important than ever. Plus, with hybrid working that ensures a strong blend of collaboration and flexibility across the week, and plenty of other benefits, you'll be perfectly positioned to continue your career path and make a success of your role. So, if you're ready to step into a position where your skills will help support work of national importance, read on and apply today. The Role As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to our client's Executive Directors. You will manage complex diaries and mailboxes, co-ordinating meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials and members, while ensuring executives are fully prepared with the relevant paperwork and information. Alongside supporting executive teams with day-to-day administration, you will assist with committee meeting preparation, including agendas, meeting packs, minute taking and action tracking. Additionally, you will: - Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders - Book meeting rooms, venues, travel and accommodation - Process expenses, credit card reconciliations and purchase orders - Support Executive Directors' wider management teams - Provide cover and ad hoc support to the EA to the CEO About You To be considered as an Executive Assistant, you will need: - A proven track record in a similar Executive Assistant role - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Strong time management skills and the ability to manage priorities - Excellent attention to detail The closing date for this role is 28th May 2026. Other organisations may call this role EA, Personal Assistant, PA, Executive Support Officer, Senior Administrator, Business Support Executive, Secretary, or Senior Administrative Assistant. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you're looking for a role where your support can have a visible impact at a senior level as an Executive Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Pastoral Secretary Do you feel you could help shape how parishes and benefices are structured to support ministry? Are you someone who thrives on complex casework, careful process, and working to agreed frameworks? If you want to play a central role in guiding the diocese through pastoral reorganisations, ensuring that the structures remain effective, sustainable, and responsive to changing contexts then this is the role for you! Position: Pastoral Secretary Location: Oxford/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Salary: £45,378.55 to £48,869.21 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 2026, at midnight Interviews: Wednesday 24 June 2026, Oxford, OX5 1GF The Role This is a key senior role within the Diocese, offering an opportunity to play a central part in shaping how the Church is organised to support its mission and ministry. As Pastoral Secretary, you will lead and coordinate the Diocese s pastoral reorganisation work, ensuring that statutory processes under the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 are delivered accurately, consistently, and sensitively. You will manage complex pastoral casework, advise on structural change across parishes and benefices, and support the development of governance models that enable the Church to respond effectively to changing contexts. The role includes acting as Executive Secretary to the four Archdeaconry Mission and Pastoral Committees (AMPCs), working closely with Archdeacons and committee Chairs to ensure that statutory processes are properly followed and decisions are implemented. You will also line manage the Assistant Pastoral Secretary, ensuring a robust and consistent approach to pastoral work across the diocese. This role involves close collaboration with senior clergy, the Diocesan Registry, the Church Commissioners, and diocesan colleagues. About You We are looking for a highly organised and analytical professional who is confident working with complex legislation, sensitive pastoral situations, and senior stakeholders. You will: Bring experience of managing detailed casework, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a high level of accuracy and judgement. Be comfortable advising Archdeacons, clergy, and parishes, and able to balance legal, pastoral, and missional considerations in your work. Have the confidence and leadership ability to oversee another member of staff, contribute to training and guidance, and supporting colleagues across the diocese in understanding pastoral reorganisation processes. You may come from an ecclesiastical, legal, public sector, charity, or governance background, with experience of working within statutory or regulatory frameworks and managing complex, sensitive casework involving multiple stakeholders. You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us. Around half of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. What matters is a desire to support the mission and ministry of the Church and to work collaboratively and professionally. Benefits and Rewards: Competitive salary Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% into the auto-enrolment pension scheme, which includes a death-in-service benefit (5% employee contribution) Re-accreditation as a Living Wage employer Annual holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, excluding public holidays, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days, pro-rata for part-time employees In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days to all employees, namely Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day, and Christmas Eve (or the closest working day, where this falls on a weekend) Flexible working patterns with the ability to do some work from home Sabbatical leave, after a qualifying period of service Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous occupational sick pay provision Free parking and subsidised on-site café and electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes EV charging points on site and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with Octopus Electric Dreams Cycle to Work scheme with Green Commute Initiative Contributions towards eye examinations and prescriptive lenses Access to low-interest rate financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union An attractive modern working environment The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful. We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented. Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. You may have experience in other areas such as PA, Personal Assistant, PA to the Director, Secretary, Executive Assistant, Administration Manager, Admin, Administrator, Senior PA, Senior Administrator, Secretarial Lead, Senior Secretary, Board Secretary. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

Secretary / Administrator Professional Services Location: Worcester Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) part-time (4 days) considered Contract: Permanent The Opportunity An established and well-regarded regional professional services firm is seeking an experienced Secretary / Administrator to join its team in Worcester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, professional environment where people are genuinely valued and encouraged to develop long-term careers. The firm prides itself on a positive culture, strong teamwork and a healthy work/life balance. The Role Working closely with senior team members and supporting a small team, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support within a busy office environment. The role is varied and would suit someone who enjoys being organised, supporting professionals and delivering excellent client service. Key Responsibilities Providing secretarial and administrative support to senior staff and the wider team Drafting correspondence and documents Managing diaries, appointments and client communications Assisting with file management and general office administration Handling incoming calls and supporting client queries Supporting the team with day-to-day office coordination About You Previous experience in a secretarial, PA or administrative role , ideally within a professional services environment Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident communicator with a professional approach to clients Comfortable working independently and as part of a team IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office Salary & Benefits Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays Healthcare and wellbeing benefits Pension scheme and additional benefits Supportive, people-focused working environment Why Apply? Join a respected firm with a strong local presence Enjoy a friendly, collaborative team culture Flexible working options considered Excellent long-term career prospects If interested, please apply now or contact Lizzie Round on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) .

Pastoral Secretary Do you feel you could help shape how parishes and benefices are structured to support ministry? Are you someone who thrives on complex casework, careful process, and working to agreed frameworks? If you want to play a central role in guiding the diocese through pastoral reorganisations, ensuring that the structures remain effective, sustainable, and responsive to changing contexts then this is the role for you! Position: Pastoral Secretary Location: Oxford/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Salary: £45,378.55 to £48,869.21 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 2026, at midnight Interviews: Wednesday 24 June 2026, Oxford, OX5 1GF The Role This is a key senior role within the Diocese, offering an opportunity to play a central part in shaping how the Church is organised to support its mission and ministry. As Pastoral Secretary, you will lead and coordinate the Diocese s pastoral reorganisation work, ensuring that statutory processes under the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 are delivered accurately, consistently, and sensitively. You will manage complex pastoral casework, advise on structural change across parishes and benefices, and support the development of governance models that enable the Church to respond effectively to changing contexts. The role includes acting as Executive Secretary to the four Archdeaconry Mission and Pastoral Committees (AMPCs), working closely with Archdeacons and committee Chairs to ensure that statutory processes are properly followed and decisions are implemented. You will also line manage the Assistant Pastoral Secretary, ensuring a robust and consistent approach to pastoral work across the diocese. This role involves close collaboration with senior clergy, the Diocesan Registry, the Church Commissioners, and diocesan colleagues. About You We are looking for a highly organised and analytical professional who is confident working with complex legislation, sensitive pastoral situations, and senior stakeholders. You will: Bring experience of managing detailed casework, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a high level of accuracy and judgement. Be comfortable advising Archdeacons, clergy, and parishes, and able to balance legal, pastoral, and missional considerations in your work. Have the confidence and leadership ability to oversee another member of staff, contribute to training and guidance, and supporting colleagues across the diocese in understanding pastoral reorganisation processes. You may come from an ecclesiastical, legal, public sector, charity, or governance background, with experience of working within statutory or regulatory frameworks and managing complex, sensitive casework involving multiple stakeholders. You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us. Around half of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. What matters is a desire to support the mission and ministry of the Church and to work collaboratively and professionally. Benefits and Rewards: Competitive salary Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% into the auto-enrolment pension scheme, which includes a death-in-service benefit (5% employee contribution) Re-accreditation as a Living Wage employer Annual holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, excluding public holidays, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days, pro-rata for part-time employees In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days to all employees, namely Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day, and Christmas Eve (or the closest working day, where this falls on a weekend) Flexible working patterns with the ability to do some work from home Sabbatical leave, after a qualifying period of service Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous occupational sick pay provision Free parking and subsidised on-site café and electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes EV charging points on site and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with Octopus Electric Dreams Cycle to Work scheme with Green Commute Initiative Contributions towards eye examinations and prescriptive lenses Access to low-interest rate financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union An attractive modern working environment The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful. We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented. Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. You may have experience in other areas such as PA, Personal Assistant, PA to the Director, Secretary, Executive Assistant, Administration Manager, Admin, Administrator, Senior PA, Senior Administrator, Secretarial Lead, Senior Secretary, Board Secretary. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

Pastoral Secretary Do you feel you could help shape how parishes and benefices are structured to support ministry Are you someone who thrives on complex casework, careful process, and working to agreed frameworks If you want to play a central role in guiding the diocese through pastoral reorganisations, ensuring that the structures remain effective, sustainable, and responsive to changing contexts then this is the role for you! Position: Pastoral Secretary Location: Oxford/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Salary: £45,378.55 to £48,869.21 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 2026, at midnight Interviews: Wednesday 24 June 2026, Oxford, OX5 1GF The Role This is a key senior role within the Diocese, offering an opportunity to play a central part in shaping how the Church is organised to support its mission and ministry. As Pastoral Secretary, you will lead and coordinate the Diocese s pastoral reorganisation work, ensuring that statutory processes under the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 are delivered accurately, consistently, and sensitively. You will manage complex pastoral casework, advise on structural change across parishes and benefices, and support the development of governance models that enable the Church to respond effectively to changing contexts. The role includes acting as Executive Secretary to the four Archdeaconry Mission and Pastoral Committees (AMPCs), working closely with Archdeacons and committee Chairs to ensure that statutory processes are properly followed and decisions are implemented. You will also line manage the Assistant Pastoral Secretary, ensuring a robust and consistent approach to pastoral work across the diocese. This role involves close collaboration with senior clergy, the Diocesan Registry, the Church Commissioners, and diocesan colleagues. About You We are looking for a highly organised and analytical professional who is confident working with complex legislation, sensitive pastoral situations, and senior stakeholders. You will: Bring experience of managing detailed casework, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a high level of accuracy and judgement. Be comfortable advising Archdeacons, clergy, and parishes, and able to balance legal, pastoral, and missional considerations in your work. Have the confidence and leadership ability to oversee another member of staff, contribute to training and guidance, and supporting colleagues across the diocese in understanding pastoral reorganisation processes. You may come from an ecclesiastical, legal, public sector, charity, or governance background, with experience of working within statutory or regulatory frameworks and managing complex, sensitive casework involving multiple stakeholders. You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us. Around half of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. What matters is a desire to support the mission and ministry of the Church and to work collaboratively and professionally. Benefits and Rewards: Competitive salary Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% into the auto-enrolment pension scheme, which includes a death-in-service benefit (5% employee contribution) Re-accreditation as a Living Wage employer Annual holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, excluding public holidays, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days, pro-rata for part-time employees In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days to all employees, namely Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day, and Christmas Eve (or the closest working day, where this falls on a weekend) Flexible working patterns with the ability to do some work from home Sabbatical leave, after a qualifying period of service Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous occupational sick pay provision Free parking and subsidised on-site café and electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes EV charging points on site and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with Octopus Electric Dreams Cycle to Work scheme with Green Commute Initiative Contributions towards eye examinations and prescriptive lenses Access to low-interest rate financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union An attractive modern working environment The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful. We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented. Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. You may have experience in other areas such as PA, Personal Assistant, PA to the Director, Secretary, Executive Assistant, Administration Manager, Admin, Administrator, Senior PA, Senior Administrator, Secretarial Lead, Senior Secretary, Board Secretary. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

Are you an experienced administrator or audio typist looking for a varied office role where accuracy, organisation, and reliability really matter? This is an opportunity for a Part Time Audio Typist / Administrator to join a friendly and professional financial services business with a relaxed and supportive office environment. As an Audio Typist / Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting a small admin team and consultants, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day office operations. This Audio Typist / Administrator role sits within a busy but welcoming office where attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong organisational skills are essential. The Audio Typist / Administrator will be working in a varied, fast-paced administrative environment supporting both internal teams and visiting clients, with a strong focus on audio typing, diary management, and front-of-house support. What will you be doing as an Audio Typist / Administrator? Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support across the office High-quality audio typing using digital dictation and cassette transcription Managing consultant diaries and booking calendars Answering incoming calls and handling general enquiries professionally Greeting visitors and checking them in for meetings Managing incoming and outgoing post, including franking and electronic mail Supporting mail merges and general document preparation Assisting with filing checks, including document retention and destruction processes Supporting overall office organisation and day-to-day administration tasks We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience: Previous experience as an Audio Typist, Administrator, Office Administrator, Secretary, Receptionist, or Administrative Assistant Strong audio typing experience is essential Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy Confident working in a busy office environment Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Experience within financial services or professional services (desirable) Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and mail merge (desirable) Reliable, professional, and able to manage a varied workload independently What will you get in return for your work as an Audio Typist / Administrator? 14 - 16 per hour depending on experience 21 hours per week, part time: Monday, Thursday and Friday (9:30am-5:00pm ideally but can be flexible on start time) Weekly pay Ideal start date is Monday 08th June 2026 Friendly and supportive team environment Free parking available Opportunity for long-term or permanent employment Varied role combining administration, typing, and front-of-house duties Stable part-time hours within a professional office environment Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.