SAINT PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, DUBLIN
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SAINT PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL
Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to
the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to
Dublin.
The parish church of Saint Patrick on this site was granted collegiate status in 1191,
and raised to cathedral status in 1224. The present building dates from 1220. The
Cathedral is today the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland (a church of the
Anglican Communion).
As well as its primary purpose as an ancient and living place of worship – Saint
Patrick’s is open to people as an architectural and historical site and is one of
Ireland’s busiest tourist attractions with approximately 400,000 visitors per annum.
The Cathedral is also popular as a venue for concerts, graduation ceremonies and
other events.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This post is a full time permanent post (after successful period of probation). The
successful candidate will be required to work 9.00-1700 Monday to Friday (35 hour
week). Occasional additional hours will be required and overtime is payable for
these. The successful candidate should be motivated, capable of working on her/his
own initiative and of working with others. Salary in the region of €22,000
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Deal with all telephone calls and visitors to the office
Manage the Cathedral diary and database – this is critical to the smooth
running of both the Cathedral and office
Manage tour company bookings for visits to the Cathedral
Organise requests for secular events in the Cathedral, liaising with the event
organisers and Cathedral manager
Organise requests for guided tours
Credit control for accounts receivable, including the preparation of invoices.
Maintaining an accurate list of tour companies and tour operators
Invoicing for secular events
All necessary photocopying
All aspects of incoming and outgoing mail
Prepare mail shots for posting
Order all necessary supplies
Attend training courses and meetings as directed by Cathedral management
Other duties as directed by the Office Manager
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