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The Diocese is overseen by the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, and assisted by the Bishop of Sherwood, Archdeacons and senior staff, and administrated by the Parish support team of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Board of Finance (DBF).

The DBF, based at Jubilee House in Southwell, sits at the heart of the Diocese to resource, enable and support Parishes in our shared ministry and mission. The Board is an incorporated, charitable body which is the Diocese’s financial executive and the employer of its staff.

Safeguarding

Finance

Communications

Discipleship and Ministry

Partnership and Mission

CEO

Chief Executive Martin Cooper

As Diocesan Chief Executive, Martin Cooper is responsible for the leadership and managerial oversight of the staff employed by the DBF in all central services provided by the diocese, including Discipleship & Ministry, Safeguarding, Partnerships & Mission, Property (including Glebe), HR, Finance, Buildings, Communications and Education.

Safeguarding

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Julian Hodgson

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Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (Lucy Grimsey)

Safeguarding Training Manager Heather Rolfe

Safeguarding Admin Lyn Harvey

Safeguarding Case Worker John Jones

FINANCE

Finance Director Rebecca Bowes

Senior Finance Officer Deborah Trevor

Finance Officer Karen Hedworth

Finance Officer Angela Morton

Funding Consultant Tony Brown

Gift Aid Admin Jill Stanforth

Diocesan Surveyor Ian Greaves

Property Admin Clare Hardy

Communications

Communications Director Sue Pringle

Digital Communications & Engagement Lead Jodie Price

Discipleship and Ministry

Director of Discipleship and Ministry Richard Kellet

Principal of School of Discipleship James Halstead

DDO Craig Hunt

Ministry Development Advisor Sarah Patten

Growing Younger Disciples Lead Ruth Lee

Office Manager & Training co-ordinator Cat Gundlach

Admin Assistant Kate Hurst

YLC Apprentice Track Lead Duncan Dean

Online Learning Co-ordinator Laura Jowett

Warden of Readers Sue Waterston

Partnership and Mission

Partnership & Mission Director David McCoulough

Workplace Chaplian Jo Tatum

Partnerships Officer Liam O’Boyle

Office Manager & Training Co-ordinator Cat Gundlach

Admin Assistant Kate Hurst

Programme

Programme Manager Neil Peake

Education

Education Director Nigel Frith

Deputy Director Samantha Dennis

PA to Director Chrisse Goodridge-Ormston

Schools Advisor Jane Lewis

Schools Advisor Anne Lumb

Buildings Officer Jess Lane

Adminissions & Governance Officer Alison Jacobson

Admin Officer Alison Horne

Human Resources

HR Manager Janet Brothwell

HR Officer Jo Padmore

Bishop’s Office

Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham Paul Williams

Bishop of Sherwood Andy Emerton

Bishop’s Chaplain Amanda Lees

PA to Bishop of S&N Miki Kwek

PA to Bishop of Sherwood Jacky Bates

Admin Assistant Jo Pachett

Registry

Registry Clark Eleanor Dunleavy

Registrar Amanda Redgate

Archdeacons

Archdeacon of Nottingham Phil Williams

Archdeacon of Newark Tors Ramsey

Executive Office

DAC Sect./Care of Churches Jonathan Pickett

PA to CE/Archdeacons Jo Padmore

Admin Assistant Eleanor Dunleavy