Administrative Assistant (Chaplaincy)

We are an interfaith Chaplaincy Department working with students and staff of all faiths and worldviews, religious or not. This role is to support the running of our diverse offer.

About the role

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant who can:

- Help the team book and run interfaith events in our faith spaces and other university settings.
- Interact with Student/Staff enquiries.
- Manage the admin required for voluntary and staff appointments.
- Provide support on managing and coding the financial running of the Chaplaincy and Interfaith spending.
- Co-manage diaries and calendars.
- Provide other Admin Support for the department in discussion with the Co-ordinating Faith Leader.

An understanding and sympathy of inter-faith and world views would be essential in our diverse and inclusive department.

About you

You will:

- Be excited by the idea of working in an inter-faith environment interacting with Students and Staff of all faiths and worldviews, religious or not.
- Have good organisational skills and be able to manage a diverse workload.
- Interact well with our team and students/staff and be able to process requests made, responding well to situations often of a reactionary nature.
- Be familiar with standard office software and be prepared to learn university systems and portals with support given.
- Have understanding of basic financial reporting or be prepared to learn how to process receipts and invoices.
- Enjoy helping to facilitate and maybe join in our interfaith events which we run with our faith societies.
- Sometimes be the first point of contact for students/staff so need to be sensitive in relating to situations that arise.
- Understand the importance of inclusion and diversity at the university and embrace the support we offer to all people regardless of faith, gender and sexuality.

Further information

This is a part-time role, working 10 hours per week.

What we can offer you

- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance.
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.
- A family-friendly workplace.
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce.
- Relocation allowance.
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses.
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app.

Be Well at Bath

We're committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources including staff support groups and networks, a network of Staff Wellbeing Champions, and a suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive.