Who's who in the Diocesan Office

 

The Diocesan Office
53 New Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1AT

phone: 01245 294400

This Guide is intended to help members of Diocesan organisations and parish officers to reach the right person quickly and easily. Click on the name to send an e-mail. If the person you are looking for is not here then use our Contact Finder.

Chief Executive and Diocesan Secretary	John Ball	John Ball supports the Bishop of Chelmsford in developing and implementing his strategy and leads the 'business' side of the Diocese.
Chief Executive's PA	Sue Kent	Sue Kent provides general support, personnel records management and oversight of the reception staff
Pastoral Secretary	Nathan Whitehead	Nathan Whitehead is Secretary to the Area & Diocesan Mission & Pastoral committees and the Diocesan Board of Patronage. He assists Diocesan Synod..
Receptionist	Marian Wells	Marian Wells provides the Diocesan Office reception.
Receptionist	Pat Burgoyne	Pat Burgoyne provides the Diocesan Office reception.

Child Protection

Child Protection Adviser	Revd Jean Halliday	Jean Halliday gives expert and confidential advice to parishes about policy and practice; handles casework where abuse is disclosed or alleged; and gives training and support when issues arise.
Assistant	Fiona Greaves	Fiona Greaves assists the Child Protection Adviser, Jean Halliday

Communications

Communications Director	Ralph Meloy	Ralph Meloy is responsible for internal and external communication and is also the Bishop of Chelmsford's press officer.
Communications Assistant	Rebecca Hough	Rebecca Hough provides communication services, including the distribution of The Month and transmission of e-bulletins.
Editor of The Month and NB	Jon Longman	Jon Longman edits The Month incorporating Notice Board.
Web Designer	James Cottis	James Cottis manages the website.
Editor of Cycle of Prayer	Revd Bill Howes	Bill Howes edits the Cylce of Prayer section of Notice Board.

Education

Director of Education	Rob Fox
Schools Adviser	Lyn Hillier
Schools Adviser	Rosemary Privett
Education Team Administrator (Mon-Weds)	Rachel Orford
Education Team Administrator (Thurs-Fri)	Yemi Ibrahim
RE Adviser	Alison Seaman
Children's Work Adviser - Early Years	Pat Prestney
Schools Officer	Bryan Lester
Education and Parish Links Adviser for the Chelmsford Deaneries	Susan Ives
Children's Work Adviser	Steve Kersys

For more information visit the Education Team page.

Finance

Chief Accountant	Margaret Essery	Margaret Essery has overall responsibility for all aspects of Finance and IT and services the Finance, Budget and Investments committees. She also handles the LOB accounts, DBF and parish trusts, the financial support of those training for ordination and all aspects of financial advice to parishes.
Finance Manager	Julie Mellish	Julie Mellish is responsible for statutory and management accounts, controls cash flow, clergy payroll and oversees day-to-day accounting.
Finance Assistant	Linda O'Donnell	Linda O'Donnell is responsible for Payments, Reconciliations and assists Julie Mellish.
Parish Finance Officer	Terry Gray	Terry Gray is responsible for the Parish Share, Treasurer training and support, advising parishes on financial matters and coordinating stewardship.
Parish Finance Assistant	Debbie Humphreys	Debbie Humphreys is responsible for Staff payroll, Trusts, Fees and assists Terry Gray.
Database/Clergy Support Administrator	Karen Harrington	Karen Harrington is responsible for updating the database on which the online and printed directories are based, and for administering clergy relocations and new appointments.

General Management

DAC Secretary	Sandra Turner	Sandra Turner deals with the administration of and provides support for the Diocesan Advisory Committee. As well as giving advice to parishes and others on the faculty procedure and related matters, she also supervises the programme of quinquennial inspections of church buildings.
DAC Assistant	Joanne Green	Joanne Green assists in the DAC department.

Resource Centre

Resources Manager	Karen Batten	Karen Batten is in the Resources Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Resources Assistant	Sally Matthewson	Sally Matthewson assists Karen in the Resource Centre on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Print Unit 

Print Unit Supervisor	Andrea Pannell	Andrea Pannell manages the Print Unit which produces various publications for the Diocesan Office, Chelmsford Cathedral, Area Teams, Parish Churches and other organisations/individuals. Publications printed include: parish magazines, order of services, church guides, pew slips, programmes, newsletters, brochures,  booklets, reports, leaflets, invitations, cards and certificates. Also available: high speed folding, hole punching, stapling, laminating, comb binding, wire binding and document scanning.
Print Unit Receptionist	Sharon Mason	Sharon Mason is the Print Unit receptionist and administrator.

 

The Print Unit is open Mon-Fri, 9.00am-5.00pm. Closed for lunch between 1.00pm-2.00pm. Tel: 01245 294404

Information Technology

Information Technology Officer

Andrew Bucknell

Andrew Bucknell is responsible for all computer hardware and software in the Office and outstations.

Mission and Ministry

Director for Mission and Ministry	Revd Canon Dr Roger Matthews	Roger Matthews leads the work of the central diocesan officers and co-ordinates the development of diocesan strategy for Mission through Ministry. He oversees the Clergy Leadership Programme and has responsibility for the diocese's overseas companion links and for liaising with the Lead Bishop Advisory Groups, the Church and World Committee and Issue Groups.
Lay Education and Training Adviser	Revd Elizabeth Jordan	Elizabeth Jordan is responsible for the provision of adult education and training resources including the Course in Christian Studies, Lent and Eastertide Schools and Reader Training.
Diocesan Adviser for Mission and Parish Development	Revd Charlie Kosla	Charlie Kosla holds responsibility for enabling our response to the Mission Shaped Church report and the Fresh Expressions initiative. He works closely with Area Teams in encouraging mission, church planting initiatives and pioneering projects.
Continuing Ministerial Education Adviser for Bradwell	Revd Graham Hamborg	Graham Hamborg is the Adviser for the Bradwell Area and holds diocesan-wide responsibility for the initial training of Curates in their first four years of ministry.
Continuing Ministerial Education Adviser for Colchester (part-time)	Revd Dr Tim Bull	Tim Bull is the Adviser for the Colchester Area and holds diocesan-wide responsibility for Reader CME.
Colchester Area Team	Revd Brigid Main	Brigid Main is a part-time team member who carries responsibility for the Pastoral Assistants Training Course.
Secretary to Roger Matthews and Charlie Kosla	Mary Kersys	Mary Kersys provides administrative support to the Mission and Ministry Team.
Administrator of the Course in Christian Studies (CCS) and the Reader Training Course	Liz Watson	Liz Watson is responsible for the smooth running of both courses which includes handling the finances of CCS and administration of the Reader selection process. Liz also acts as secretary to Philip Ritchie.
CME Administrator	Sue Denham	Sue Denham handles the CME Grant Scheme for Clergy and Readers and provides secretarial support to the CME Advisers.

 

The diocese benefits from the experience and advice of a range of mostly honorary Bishop's Advisers in areas such as Interfaith, Ecumenism, Environment, Rural Concerns and Healing & Deliverance. These advisers are not normally based at the Diocesan Office but their contact details are in the Diocesan Directory.

Property Services

Director of Property	Richard Smith	Richard Smith is the Senior Property Manager and head of department, responsible for periodic surveys, reports, specifications, house sales and purchases, building insurance claims and administration, trees adviser.
Deputy Property Manager	Kevin Quinlan	Kevin Quinlan is Deputy Property Manager and building surveyor, draws plans, prepares specifications and contracts, manages new builds and redundant churches.
Building Officer	Terry Beeson	Terry Beeson is responsible for periodic surveys, overseeing of periodic works, repairs, boiler servicing, administration, facilities management assistant.
Finance Officer	Jean Cairns	Jean Cairns is responsible for processing of all financial information, council tax, water rates, invoices etc, buildings insurance, recording of data.
Repairs Helpline Co-ordinator	Sheila Downs	Sheila Downs mans the Helpline and takes calls from clergy wanting a repair to their house, organises and liaises with contractors, and car fleet and departmental administration.
Property/Glebe Officer	Anna Franklin	Anna Franklin is Houses Committee and Investments Committee Secretary, glebe land and property, deeds, records, administration, research, data retrieval.
Senior Building Officer	Trevor Martin	Trevor Martin manages vacancy works, supervisory work on new builds and major schemes.
Building Surveyor	Sid Rudd	Sid Rudd draws plans, prepares specifications, contracts for new kitchens, bathrooms and major refurbishment schemes, window replacement. Also, Lettings Officer – responsible for the letting of, and the administration in connection with, vacant clergy houses
Property Administrator	Helen James	Helen James provides administrative support to the department.

Human Resources

Human Resources Adviser

Ernest Nelson

Ernest Nelson is responsible for establishing and developing a professional and comprehensive HR function within the Diocese, providing advice and guidance affecting strategic policy and practical assistance in HR matters relating to clergy and all staff employed by and on behalf of the DBF.