Director of SecretariatThis is a role in which you can make a major difference to the smooth running of the diocese, which serves the whole of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. This is a full time role offering hybrid working. Position: Director of SecretariatLocation: Kidlington, Oxford/hybridHours: Full-time Salary: Approximately £75,000 per annumContract: PermanentStart date: On or around 1 September 2025Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025 at midnight. Interviews will take place on Monday, 12 May 2025, with a prior online meeting with the Diocesan Secretary, ideally on Friday 9 May 2025, and a confirmatory meeting for the recommended candidate with the Bishop of Oxford. The RoleIn leading a department within Church House, which largely comprises of the church buildings team and governance functions, you will be blessed with a highly skilled group of people. You will have the opportunity to lead and guide them and to make a significant contribution to the life of the diocese through being part of the Bishop s senior team and heads of department group, and deputising as required for the Diocesan Secretary. The main areas of work are:• Organisational leadership• External grant-funding• Oversight of our highly regarded Development Fund• Governance and compliance, including elections, data protection, and riskAbout YouYou will have well-honed skills in leadership and governance, and ideally also project management. You will have very strong communication and interpers