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The United Reformed Church

seeks to appoint a

PA to Secretary for Racial Justice & Multicultural Ministry and Secretary for Mission

based at Church House, Tavistock Place, London

Salary - £21,624 - £26,328

Full-time, permanent contract.

The United Reformed Church House serves as the central administrative headquarters for URC churches around the country and oversees some 1,100 URC ministers.  The offices at Church House include the areas of Racial Justice & Multicultural Ministry and Mission which are both part of the Mission Department.

We are looking for a bright, friendly and committed full-time Personal Assistant to work 35 hours a week within both areas. You will be providing invaluable support to 2 full-time managers in a new and developing department.

This is a busy and varied administrative role which requires a flexible individual who can work autonomously and respond well to direction. To be considered candidates should:

• be educated to A level standard or equivalent;

• have experience of working with email and word processing software;

• have experience of working with MS Access;

• be able to work both as part of a team and independently;

• have excellent communication and inter-personal skills;

• be able to work to tight deadlines and use initiative;

• have strong administrative and organisational skills;

• have a minimum of 45 wpm typing speed;

• be able to multi-task and deal with change;

• have an interest in/awareness of justice and mission issues; and

• possess a willingness to work within the Christian ethos of the United Reformed Church.

In return we can offer you a friendly and flexible environment, 25 days holiday each year, a generous pension scheme and an annual season ticket loan if required. If you are interested in working for us and can meet all of the above requirements please contact us/see our website for an Application Form (please note that we do not accept CVs):

Ruth Pullen, Human Resources Office, The United Reformed Church,                

86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT

Tel: 0207 691 9871

Email: Ruth Pullen

Closing date for applications: 12 midday, Monday 12th May 2008 

Interview date: Wednesday 21st May 2008