Personal Assistant to the Archdeacon of Northolt & Willesden Area Administrator

Introduction

Salary: £31,522 per annum (FTE)

Location: Causton Street, London (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Contract: Permanent, Full time

• Closing date for applications: 30th January 2026
• Shortlisting: 2nd February 2026
• Interviews will be held on: 9th February 2026

Overview

We are looking for an organised, proactive and empathetic Personal Assistant (PA) and Area Administrator to support the Archdeacon of Northolt and help ensure the smooth running of the Willesden Area office.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the Diocese of London, combining high-level PA support with wider administrative responsibilities. You will be a key point of contact for clergy, church wardens, parish administrators and colleagues across the Diocese, helping people feel supported, heard and well-served

This role would suit someone who enjoys working at pace, managing competing priorities, and contributing meaningfully to the mission of the Church of England.

Job Summary

The postholder provides comprehensive PA support to the Archdeacon of Northolt while also carrying wider administrative responsibility for the Willesden Area. The role sits within the Willesden Area team and works closely with the Bishops’ Office, clergy, parish representatives and Diocesan colleagues.

The role is central to effective communication, diary and meeting management, record-keeping, financial administration and coordination of key area activities, including visitations, clergy appointments and parish returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level PA support to the Archdeacon, including diary management, correspondence, meeting preparation and minute-taking
• Act as the first point of contact for enquiries to the Archdeacon’s Office, using initiative and sound judgement
• Coordinate meetings, visitations, services and events, including annual Archdeacons’ visitations and Churchwarden admissions
• Support clergy vacancies, appointments and induction processes in collaboration with colleagues
• Maintain accurate records, databases and parish returns, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance
• Support financial administration, including budget tracking and invoice approvals
• Work collaboratively with Area staff, the Bishops’ Office and external stakeholders
• Undertake safeguarding training and handle safeguarding-related enquiries appropriately

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role responsibilities. 

Person Specification (Essential Criteria)

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent
• Experience working as a Personal Assistant or in a similar administrative role
• Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
• Empathy with the mission and values of the Church of England
• Right to work in the UK
  • No DBS required

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

 The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years here: https://www.london.anglican.org/about-us/our-vision/

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured                               
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles                         
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.