Personal Assistant to the Director
Revised Closing Date
The Royal School of Church Music is looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Director (CEO) of the charity, and to contribute to Development work as part of a small, committed and supportive team.
This post-holder is important in acting as a first point of contact for the Director. As such, you will need to work efficiently under your own initiative and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and partners, including significant figures in the worlds of music and the church. You will be able to work with attention to detail, and be a good completer-finisher.
The post is advertised as 0.8 FTE but we are open to exploring other working patterns with appropriate candidates, including adding additional administration elements to the role. Some weekly presence in our Salisbury office is a requirement of the role.
To read the full job description and person specification please click HERE.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@rscm.com.
In addition, we ask you to complete the optional RSCM Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form found HERE.
Closing date: 17:00pm, Friday 13th December 2024
In-person interviews, Salisbury: Wednesday 18th December 2024
Appointment is subject to:
- Completion of the RSCM Safer recruitment process (including references and satisfactory completion of the RSCM’s Confidential Self-declaration Form). Safeguarding training to be completed once in post.
- Right to work in the UK
RSCM works to positively promote the importance of effective safeguarding, holding to the Christian belief of valuing each person as someone who bears the image of God and is loved equally by God, and therefore should be protected from harm.
Trustees (Council members)
London and Salisbury
Unpaid
The Royal School of Church Music enables the flourishing of church music. We are an educational charity committed to promoting the study, practice and improvement of music in Christian worship. We are entering an exciting period in the RSCM’s future with the recent appointment of a new Chair of Council and with our Centenary approaching in 2027.
We are an open, life-long learning organisation, offering face-to-face and distance education and training through our programmes, published resources, courses and activities. These all have a common purpose: to make a positive impact on worship and music in worship.
The RSCM supports a world-wide membership of churches, schools and individuals, and is sustained by thousands of donors and volunteers worldwide. In a diverse international context, the RSCM’s work is broad, and we aim to make all our work ecumenical in purpose, nature and content. Our offices are in Salisbury and we employ 12 FTE staff, led by our Director Hugh Morris.
The Role of Council Member/Trustee includes:
- • Providing constructive challenge to the Director and Senior Team in relation to strategies, policies, performance and board recommendations to ensure high standards of corporate governance and financial sustainability.
- • Working with fellow Council Members to agree the RSCM’s Mission Statement, Values and Strategic Plan and to undertake regular reviews of the strategic planning of the RSCM
- • Attending regular Council meetings, and other Committees as appropriate and Away Days and read and consider prior to Council Meetings the Board reports and all background papers.
- • Representing the RSCM at external events as and when asked to (within reason).
The Ideal Candidate
The RSCM welcomes applications from the widest range of backgrounds and is determined to reflect the diverse communities we serve. This encompasses all the regions of the United Kingdom. Prior experience of serving on a board is not essential, but experience as a volunteer will be beneficial. Candidates should demonstrate:
- • Strategic thinking, able to analyse complex information, demonstrate clear analytical intellect and rational decision making.
- • Able to contribute to the process of organisational change.
- • Aligned with and supportive of the values, ethos and mission of RSCM.
- • Actively demonstrate the professional conduct expected of the Board and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
- • Passionate about service improvements; strongly champions the future direction of RSCM.
- • Listens to others; enabling and supportive of staff to motivate them to deliver the best.
- • Demonstrates credibility and integrity.
- • Operates with high challenge and high support, recognising the importance of both in a non-executive capacity, through a coaching approach.
We are seeking to appoint several trustees, with specific expertise in:
- • Charitable fundraising, ideally encompassing major donors, anniversaries and legacies.
- • Knowledge and experience of IT systems and implementation
- • Experience of the Church of England’s Diocesan Education structures
- • Ordained clergy
In accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act, the RSCM would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are in the formative stages of their church music careers and minority ethnic backgrounds to further improve the diversity of the Council.
Next Stages and How to Apply
For more information, please download a candidate brief from:
https://www.wildsearch.org/opportunities/2024/9/27/trustees-royal-school-of-church-music-1
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS clearance (or equivalent) and RSCM Enhanced Confidential Self-Declaration.
The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) takes seriously its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of all who engage in any RSCM activity, in particular children, young people and adults at risk of harm.