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Archbishop of Canterbury's Secretary for International Development.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Ruse via 0207 898 1196.

Key Areas:

Supporting the Archbishop in matters of international development relating to his Anglican Communion responsibilities,you will oversee the international development team and work collaboratively with external partners and colleagues.

You will also engage in high level policy discussions, representing the voice of the church in secular government and development forums.

Person Specification

Committed to the Church's community development work, you will have a passion for the role of faith groups in

advocating for poverty and justice issues. With an appreciation of the cultures and traditions of Anglican churches around the world, you will be flexible, with a good sense of humour and good political judgement.

The post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England, or of a Church in Communion therewith*.

*This post is exempt under paragraph 7(2) of the Employment Equality Regulations 2003 - Religion or Belief. The National Church Institutions (NCIs) support and promote the aims of the Church of England. Applications from a minority ethnic background and from women are particularly welcome as they are currently under-represented in parts of the NCIs.

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Please forward all applications to Paulette Harris quoting ref:C2216-153-1/N before 5pm on the closing date indicated above.