Administrator of the Wesley Centre for Missional Engagement and Executive Assistant to the Dean

The Administrator of the Wesley Centre for Missional Engagement and EA to the Dean, Greg Downes, is a key role within Wycliffe Hall’s vibrant community.

This role has two parts:

1. Administrator of the Wesley Centre for Missional Engagement
2. Executive Assistant to the Dean, Greg Downes

The Wesley Centre for Missional Engagement, was launched in December 2018 with keynote speakers, including the late Reverend Dr Michael Green.  The vision is to help the Hall fulfil its vision ‘to see the nations transformed by the gospel’ by equipping men and women to lead others to Christ and then discern, disciple and deploy others to do the same.  In Michaelmas term week 9, the School of Evangelism takes place and the plan is to add a portfolio of events which we anticipate will include the ‘Academy for Evangelists’, a ‘Retreat for Evangelists’, an order of evangelists and a public lecture dedicated to the memory of the late Michael Green.

The role will involve working with the Dean of the Wesley Centre for Missional Engagement and to oversee the full implementation of the strategic aims and vision of the Wesley Centre. This is expected to include representing the Dean at meetings held to plan missions, to plan gatherings of evangelists, and to organise training events. It is also likely to include organising and participating in prayer meetings for such events. In addition, it may involve taking part in missions.

As the Executive Assistant to Greg Downes, you will be supporting Greg’s ministry in its three key areas:

• Director of Ministerial Training
• Dean of the Wesley Centre of Missional Engagement
• Wider ministry engagements

You will report to Greg Downes, will efficiently manage his correspondence and diaries, handle a large volume of varied and confidential tasks with efficiency and discretion. The role-holder will enable the Hall’s leadership to perform their work to the highest standard, and is therefore vital to the success of the Hall’s mission.  A wide-ranging post, it requires experience, sensitivity, and flexibility. The role is ideal for an experienced PA looking either to progress into working for senior leaders, or to work in Higher Education for the first time.

The post offers 20 hours per week of flexible, negotiated hours and Wycliffe Hall is committed to flexible working. 

Please note that Wycliffe Hall is currently advertising another part-time position as Academic Officer and, for the right candidate, it would be possible for these two roles to be combined to create a full-time position. Please make clear in your application if you are interested in this option.

More detailed particulars are available on the Hall's website:  https://www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

To apply for this post, please send the following:

1) A full CV;

2) A covering letter explaining how your experience might qualify you for this post;

3) The names and contact details of two referees.

Applications are to arrive by 12 noon, Monday 23^rd September 2019. Interviews are likely to take place at Wycliffe Hall week commencing 30^th September 2019