The role
Secretary to the Council of Assembly
£65,904 - £70,203
This executive leadership post will lead the implementation of the overall strategy and policy for the Church’s Councils and Committees as well as ensure the effective management of staff and resources. A track record of successful leadership and management and an understanding of the Church of Scotland are crucial. The successful candidate will have evidence of successfully managing significant organisational change and an ability to communicate effectively and genuinely at all levels.
It is an occupational requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010 that job applicants for this post must have a personal commitment to the Christian faith expressed through active membership of a Christian denomination
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Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Upholding the vision of the Church of Scotland in all strategic developments
- Working with, and within, complex structures and with multiple stakeholders to lead and deliver change within the Church’s Central Administration
- Develop, promote and encourage high standards of management expertise
- Promote good relations, partnerships and collaborations within the Church, with members, with community organisations, stakeholder bodies, the media and other bodies as appropriate
- Ensure the governance, practices and ways of working of the Councils and Committees are entirely consistent with the Council of Assembly
- Contributing clear strategic support to the wider Church through the Council of Assembly
- Seeking a prominent role at the General Assembly to raise the profile of programmes of work and activity
- Ensure the organisation continues to meet high standards of best practice in terms of governance expected of a charity registered in Scotland and ensure that it is fully compliant in all respects