The Archbishops’ Advisers for Appointments and Development (AAAD) support both Archbishops in their responsibilities for appointments to senior roles and for ensuring that senior clergy are equipped to deliver a demanding agenda.

The work of the Department is overseen by the Development and Appointments Group (DAG), a sub-committee of the House of Bishops, who lead much of this agenda on behalf of the Archbishops. DAG is currently chaired by the Rt Rev’d Tim Thornton, Bishop at Lambeth.

 The Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments leads the AAAD Department and the post holder will have a combination of Executive Assistant and departmental responsibilities.

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We are a small team based at Church House, in the heart of Westminster.

We support the Archbishops and other church committees in appointing Bishops and Deans and with their learning and development.

We are looking for a motivated and competent Executive Assistant who is keen to work with the Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments and to learn and develop within the role.

Your duties will be interesting and varied including the opportunity to provide committee support and carry out research projects, diary management, budget monitoring and wider administrative support for the department.

We look forward to hearing from you if you are wanting to gain experience and utilise your qualifications or if you are looking for a new opportunity where you can develop your skills and knowledge in a unique and fascinating environment.

We are committed to the professional development of members of our team. The Church of England offers a comprehensive induction programme and we support individual learning to support people in their roles.