Policy Advisor

The Policy Advisor will play a vital role in providing strategic guidance and support to the Dioceses Commission, Archbishops' Council, and House of Bishops. This role involves managing complex initiatives, fostering collaboration between dioceses, and ensuring effective policy implementation. The successful candidate will contribute to the Central Secretariat's mission, including supporting the Inauguration of the new General Synod.

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement, requiring attendance at Church House, London, 2-3 days per week.

This is a 6-month fixed term contract.

• Serve as Secretary to the Dioceses Commission, managing its operations and providing policy advice.
• Lead efforts to enhance collaboration between dioceses, particularly in back-office functions.
• Provide policy leadership for initiatives like granting voting rights to acting diocesan bishops.
• Offer ad hoc support to the Archbishops' Council and House of Bishops on various projects.
• Contribute to the Central Secretariat's wider initiatives, including the upcoming General Synod Inauguration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and diocesan staff.
• Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands in a dynamic organisational environment.
• Conduct rigorous policy analysis, present evidence-based options, and make quick decisions.
• Ensure effective administrative processes and well-organised meetings.
• Stay updated on Church of England systems and structures, and contribute to their development.

• Experience working within complex, fragmented structures with multiple power centers.
• Proven track record in managing policy initiatives from planning to implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Resilience and adaptability to thrive in ambiguous organisational settings.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, ensuring efficient processes.
• Ability to understand and navigate the policy-making process, with a focus on analysis and presentation.
• Understanding of the Church of England's systems and structures is an asset.
• Experience in financial and statistical analysis is desirable.
• A commitment to reflecting the diversity of the Church's community is essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the unique context of the Church of England.