Overview
Chief of Staff to Archbishop Jobs in Canterbury, UK at CHURCH OF ENGLAND-1
Position: Chief of Staff to the Archbishop
This is a critical senior leadership role at the heart of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s ministry. As her principal adviser, you will help set the framework for the Archbishop’s ministry. You will hold a broad range of strategic relationships and represent the Archbishop across the Church of England and Anglican Communion, as well as with the Royal Household, Parliament, other denominations and faith groups.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
Reporting directly to the Archbishop, you will work collaboratively with the Chief Operating Officer, supporting and covering for each other to ensure that the work of Lambeth Palace enables the ministries of the Archbishop, the Church of England and the Anglican Communion. You will each need to be a visible senior leader within the Palace proactively demonstrating our values, prioritising the wellbeing of colleagues, and taking responsibility for excellent safeguarding practice and promoting a safer culture.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 12 May.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting the Archbishop in the ministry to which she has been called by God, working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a strategic approach to balancing the Archbishop’s wide range of ministry responsibilities. You will need to be comfortable focussing on both current priorities, as well as horizon-scanning to identify opportunities and risks that may emerge in the future.
As a senior leader in a fast-paced and high-profile environment, you will need to be agile and able to respond to emerging priorities. Your priorities will typically include:
- providing the Archbishop with robust advice, insights and guidance on the topics and issues relevant to her role as a theological, spiritual, pastoral and moral leader;
- acting as a sounding board and trusted advisor who can offer the Archbishop candid and objective advice;
- developing and sustaining external relationships (e.g. with Government, the Royal Households, business, civil society and charitable organisations) representing the Archbishop and her priorities;
- working closely with the National Safeguarding Team and Lambeth Palace safeguarding lead to ensure that the Archbishop is fully equipped for and supported in delivering her safeguarding responsibilities;
- communicating on behalf of the Archbishop, sharing her views and perspectives with senior colleagues and stakeholders;
- giving strategic oversight to the diary-setting process and ensuring the Archbishop is fully briefed and prepared for major meetings and events;
- ensuring effective communication between Lambeth Palace and colleagues across the Church of England (e.g. Bishopthorpe Palace, Bishops and their offices, the Faith & Public Life department, the Bishop of Dover and staff in Canterbury) and the Anglican Communion.
This role will require occasional travel, including accompanying the Archbishop on overseas visits.
You will oversee the work of the Director of Communications, the Archbishop’s Chaplain and the Head of the Private Office. As a senior leader, you will lead by example across in ensuring our values are demonstrated throughout all of our work. All staff working at Lambeth Palace share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture with regard to children and vulnerable adults, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will have experience of being a trusted senior adviser, with the ability to support a high‑profile Christian leader in a complex national and international ministry. You’ll bring mature judgement, strategic insight, pastoral sensitivity, and an excellent understanding of a range of theological, political and social issues facing the Church, our nation and the world.
This is a role requiring someone who can offer wise, honest counsel while maintaining discretion and personal integrity. You will help the Archbishop navigate issues of national and global significance with clarity and confidence.
Title: Chief of Staff to Archbishop
Company: CHURCH OF ENGLAND-1
Location: Canterbury, UK
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