DIOCESAN SECRETARY – DIOCESE OF ST. DAVIDS

Location: Diocesan Office, Abergwili, Carmarthen SA31 2JG
Salary: Circa £65,000 – £70,000
Reporting to: The Bishop of St. Davids and Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
The Diocese of St. Davids is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Diocesan Secretary, the most senior lay officer within the diocesan administration. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the Diocese’s mission and ministry, working closely with the Bishop and senior leadership to shape and deliver strategic priorities.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a strategic thinker with:

• Proven leadership and management experience
• Strong understanding of governance and financial oversight
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to the mission and values of the Church in Wales

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit https://stdavids.churchinwales.org.uk/en/jobs for a full job description and person specification.
To apply for the position please send a copy of your CV, together with a covering letter of no more than 2,000 words covering 2 sides of A4 setting out the principal reasons why you believe you are suited to the role to recruitment.stdavids@churchinwales.org.uk
Interviews will take place at The Bishop’s Office, Abergwili on 6th October 2025.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £65,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carmarthen SA31 2J

As Diocesan Secretary, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the Diocese.
• Act as an advisor to the Bishop and a key member of the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team.
• Lead the implementation of the Diocesan strategy through the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF).
• Ensure effective governance, financial stewardship, and administrative excellence.
• Serve as Company Secretary to the DBF and Joint Secretary to the Diocesan Conference and Standing Committee.