Person Specification
The Vestry recognise that no one candidate will possess all the criteria listed below.
However it is expected that the appointed person will build up their portfolio of skills within the short / medium term.
Experience |
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| Requirement | Essential / Desirable | Measurements |
| Experience of administration and responsibility of office processes | Essential | Managing manual and electronic filing systems |
| Experience of managing people and resources | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
| Experience of leading and working with teams, including volunteers | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
Faith Commitment / Spirituality |
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| Requirement | Essential / Desirable | Measurements |
| Support of the ethos, mission and ministry of St Mary’s Cathedral | Essential | Probing at interview |
Knowledge |
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| Requirement | Essential / Desirable | Measurements |
| An understanding of Christian liturgy | Highly desireable | From the application, Probing at interview |
| An ability to read music | Highly desirable | From the application, Probing at interview |
| Experience user of information technology and an ability to learn new online systems | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
| Familiarity with, and experience of using Microsoft Word | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
| Familiarity with, or willingness to learn how to use Microsoft Excel, Sibelius, WordPress, CiviCRM | Desirable | From the application, Probing at interview |
| An understanding of relevant legislation and good practice relating to confidentiality and GDPR | Desirable | From the application, Probing at interview |
Skills |
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| Requirement | Essential / Desirable | Measurements |
| Ability to think and act pro-actively | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
| Ability to work within agreed procedures | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
| Ability to create a creative working environment in which people want to do their best and are motivated to succeed | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
| Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate work appropriately | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
| Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
Equalities |
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| Requirement | Essential / Desirable | Measurements |
| Understanding of diversity issues and working in a positive non-discriminatory manner | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
Other |
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| Requirement | Essential / Desirable | Measurements |
| Good general health appropriate for managing an office, at times under pressure | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
| The ability and commitment to work flexibly around busy periods e.g. Christmas and Easter | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |
| Willingness to undertake continuous professional development and training | Essential | From the application, Probing at interview |