This is a unique and high-profile position supporting the Archbishop of Canterbury. As Head of the Private Office, you will provide leadership and operational oversight for a busy, complex office that supports the Archbishop’s work locally, nationally and internationally. The role demands exceptional organisational ability, political awareness, and emotional intelligence to manage sensitive matters and relationships with discretion and professionalism.

We're looking for someone with extensive experience of a broad range of responsibilities involved in supporting a high profile public figure including:

• overseeing complex diary management which is affected by an evolving political landscape
• planning and managing events;
• drafting letters, briefing documents and other correspondence;
• coordinating research projects;
• staffing a senior figure in meetings or/and on travel engagements;

You'll need experience of leading and motivating a team gained in a complex organisation with multiple external, diverse relationships.

The role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.