This is an exciting time to join the General Synod Office of the Scottish Episcopal Church. With the newly appointed
Secretary General taking up post this summer, there is scope for the Chief Operating Officer, a newly created
post, to make a significant contribution to the development and evolution of the General Synod Office
(GSO).
About us: The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) is the Province of the Anglican Communion in Scotland.
It has a strong and high profile in Scottish life, is diverse in character and has a presence across the whole
country. The SEC is an open, thoughtful, and engaging church with over 270 congregations (or ‘charges’).
Located in Edinburgh with a staff complement of c.22, the GSO supports the governance and mission of the Scottish
Episcopal Church, providing advice and support to dioceses, charges, clergy and laity across Scotland. It also
facilitates liaison with other denominations and faiths.
About you: The GSO is looking for an experienced leader and manager with a well-developed
understanding of governance and compliance, able to manage a broad portfolio of work, who is committed to
assisting the Scottish Episcopal Church in its mission and ministry. The COO will be a member of the GSO’s
Senior Leadership Team and, along with the Treasurer, will deputise for the Secretary General.
Candidates for this role need not have worked in a church setting before, bringing experience of leadership roles in
similarly complex organisations that demonstrate how they would manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team to
deliver results and contribute to a positive and productive culture of cross-organisational collaboration.
Note that this is a full-time role (35 hours per week); however, a four-day work week will be considered with pay and
holidays adjusted.
For an informal chat about this role, please get in touch with Donna Glass (DonnaG@scotland.anglican.org) who will
arrange for you to be contacted.