Directories

Harrison Leonard
Director of External Relations

Harrison leads on communications, partnerships, fundraising and marketing for the Diocese and the Bishop, providing strategic support to senior staff and managing the External Relations department. Press and media enquiries should be directed to Harrison or to our dedicated Communications email.

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Hannah Sweetnam
Head of Communications and Marketing

Hannah is responsible for internal and external communications, as well as digital development and crisis management. Owning the marketing strategy and comms plan, she is responsible for driving relevance, consistency, and engagement across all media channels. Get in touch for press, website, or other comms enquiries.

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Naomi Buckler

Senior Giving Adviser 
Naomi supports parishes with stewardship and fundraising and helps coordinate Parish Share.
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Ellie Smith

External Relations Assistant

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Richard Leaman CB OBE FRSA
Diocesan Secretary/CEO
Richard leads the Diocesan Support Services team in serving ministers, parishes and schools and is the Chief Officer of Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF).
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Jeff Loo
Interim Finance Director
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Rob Mountain
Director of Transformation
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Clare Fussell
Senior Stewardship Adviser (Clare is currently on maternity leave)
Clare supports parishes with stewardship and fundraising, manages the diocesan Parish Giving Scheme, and helps coordinate Parish Share. Clare also supports the implementation of the diocesan Environment and Climate Justice Policy and parish engagement with these issues.
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Pat Barter
Financial Controller
Pat manages the Finance Team with regard to all management and financial reporting and provides ad hoc support to Parish Treasurers.
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Jyothi Joseph
Deputy Finance Manager
Jyothi supports the Director of Finance,  Financial Controller, and Senior Leadership Team to ensure adequate financial control exists and that those controls are administered correctly.
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Graham Shaul
Parish Finance Coordinator
Graham assists with Parish Finance matters, including Trust queries, and supports the training of staff on the use of the finance systems.
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Steven Mak
Finance Administrator
Steven provides finance operational support to the Finance Team.
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Emma Bakewell
Governance Support Manager
Emma is Secretary to the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC) and Assistant Secretary to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee (DMPC). These roles include supporting PCCs in their work to repair, maintain and improve their church buildings, as well as assisting PCCs during the pastoral re-organisation and vacancy processes. Emma also services the synodical governance of the diocese by organising Diocesan Synod meetings and managing synod elections.
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Anna Taylor
Governance Support Officer
Anna is a member of the Governance Support Team. She coordinates Bishop’s Council, as well managing the processes for patronage matters, suspensions, Pastoral Orders and Bishop’s Mission Orders (BMOs).
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Carol Craddock (Monday-Wednesday)
Governance Support Administrative Assistant
Carol provides administrative support to the Governance Team. She manages List A and B applications, quinquennial inspections and DAC site visits. Carol is also the first point of contact for visitors and taking telephone calls/emails and providing information/advice or re-directing queries.

Nathalie Makeham 
Governance Support Co-ordinator (Wednesday-Friday)
Nathalie supports the admin, planning and execution of the work of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches.

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Liz Townend
Director of Education
Liz is the Diocese’s principal education officer ensuring education in and beyond church schools is deeply Christian and serves the common good.
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Katy Staples
Schools Adviser (RE, Collective worship & Christian distinctiveness)
Katy is responsible for providing oversight, support and training for Religious Education, Collective Worship and all matters to do with Church School Distinctiveness, including managing the SIAMS Inspection process.
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Laura Harris
Schools Adviser 
Laura is responsible for providing support and training for Religious Education, Collective Worship and all matters to do with Church School Distinctiveness, including supporting the SIAMS Inspection process.
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Jo Willis
Schools Officer (Governance and Admissions)
Jo supports and advises schools and Academy Trusts on all aspects of governance including school admissions, oversees the appointment of foundation governors, and is Company Secretary for the Diocese of Bristol Academies Company.
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Ali Driver
Education Team Co-ordinator
Ali supports all the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) Officers, providing support for DBE Boards Meetings, all training events, governor appointments and the administration of the SIAMS Inspection process.
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Vacant
DBE Accounts Assistant
xx processes the issue of invoices and payments for the Diocesan Education Team.
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Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust
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Lindsey McCullam
Director of Property
Lindsey manages the diocesan property and land portfolio and advises about parish halls and properties. This includes the programme of works to DBF properties and land holdings as we work towards the target of net zero carbon emission by 2030.
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Noel Wong
Diocesan Property Manager
Noel is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Diocesan property portfolio and supports the  Environment and Sustainability Team in their carbon net zero delivery work. 

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Adam Pinder
Diocesan Property Surveyor
Adam provides surveying and project support services for the Diocesan Housing Portfolio. 

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Rachel Clarke
Property Officer (Wednesday - Friday)
Rachel manages works, transactions and lettings in relation to the diocesan residential property and land portfolio.
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Voirrey Guy
Property Coordinator
Voirrey makes arrangements for routine repairs to residential properties for clergy and tenant occupants and supports with property related admin.
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Matt Reader
Property Admin Assistant

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Amy Dartington
Environment and Sustainability Manager

As the Diocesan specialist for all aspects of environmental management and sustainability, Amy leads the Diocese in the development and implementation of its Roadmap and associated plans to achieve a Net Zero Organisation. 
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Caroline Jowett–Ive
Director of People and Safeguarding
Caroline oversees and drives the development and delivery of the people and safeguarding strategies and services of the Diocese of Bristol. Caroline’s role is to enable the diocese to be a safe place for all people to flourish in their work and ministry.
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Denise Channing
HR Manager
Denise co-ordinates provision of the HR services and advice across the diocese, providing advice and guidance to DBF managers, senior clergy, and parishes. 
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Liz Dawe
HR Officer
Liz is responsible for internal communications, staff development and equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I). Alongside other members of the HR team she also provides advice on any HR-related queries regarding leave, T&Cs of employment etc.
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Jo Stephenson
HR Officer - Recruitment Lead
Jo is responsible for all staff and clergy recruitment matters and for day-to-day Human Resources functions, including acting as a first point of call for HR enquires including leave, T&Cs of employment etc.
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Georgina Ross
HR Administrator
Georgina provides generalist support to the Human Resources Team, and ensures that all administration linked to the Human Resources department is kept up-to-date on a daily basis.
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Revd Dr Simon Taylor
Director of Mission & Ministry Support
Simon leads the Mission and Ministry Support Team. He ensures support for ongoing vocational discernment, Christian formation and ministerial development for all licensed ministers.
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Revd Sue Gent
Adviser for Ordinands and Vocations (Diocesan Director of Ordinands)
Sue oversees the discernment of vocations to ordained and lay ministry.
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Revd Jordan Ling
Adviser for Clergy Wellbeing
Jordan leads on measures to enhance clergy wellbeing throughout the Diocese of Bristol and on encouraging and developing good practice.
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Revd Charles Sutton
Bishop's Adviser for Self-Supporting Ministry
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Revd Chris Dobson
Adviser for Parish Discipleship & Evangelism
Chris supports parishes, mission areas and deaneries to explore how discipleship and evangelism are integral to their life and context, and to help develop them in creative new ways; and leads on our relationships with churches overseas.
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Claire Eade
Team Coordinator
Claire supports all aspects of the work of the team.
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Dr Stephanie Hayton
Adviser for Lay Ministry (Warden of Readers)
Stephanie supports all kinds of lay ministry in the diocese, including the Exploring Christianity course. As Warden of Readers, she has particular oversight of Licensed Lay Ministry in the Diocese. 
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Ruth Day
Team Administrator
Ruth supports all aspects of the work of the Team.
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Lee Coley 
Diocesan Registrar 
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Phone: 07989 205926
Stone King LLP, Boundary House, 91 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HR

Frances Reynolds
Registry Assistant
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Phone: 020 7796 1007
Stone King LLP, Boundary House, 91 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HR

Davinia Davey 
Apprentice Solicitor 
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Phone: 01225 337599
Stone King LLP, Upper Borough Court (UBC), Upper Borough Walls, Bath BA1 1R

Revd Canon Alice Kemp
Disability Adviser   
Alice supports parishes to consider their accessibility to all and conducts accessibility audits for parishes on request. Alice is also a Mental Health First Aider.
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Leanne Parkes
Diocesan Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health Adviser   
Leanne advises parishes in developing Dementia Friendly Churches and works to develop resources for older people’s mental health.
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Hayley Brydges
Mental Health Adviser   

Hayley advises the Diocese in developing training and support for staff and volunteers in our churches, to improve the welcome and support we give to people living with mental health challenges and their families and carers. 
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Revd Jordan Ling
Adviser for Ministerial Support and Wellbeing
Jordan acts as first point of contact for clergy seeking support.
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Revd Dr Catherine Okoronkwo
Bishop’s Adviser on Racial Justice
Cathy’s role is to work with the Bishop and her staff to challenge and address institutional racism to bring about cultural change in all aspects of our church’s work across the diocese.
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Revd Charles Sutton
Bishop’s Adviser for Self-Supporting Ministry
Charles offers advice and support for self-supporting ministers.
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Revd Dr Minty Hull
Adviser for Spiritual Direction
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Caroline Jowett-Ive
Director of People and Safeguarding
Caroline oversees and drives the development and delivery of the people and safeguarding strategies and services of the Diocese of Bristol. Caroline’s role is to enable the Diocese to be a safe place for all people to flourish in their work and ministry.
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Adam Bond
Safeguarding Officer
Adam leads the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, providing support and guidance to parishes and responding to safeguarding allegations as required.
Contact Mobile: 07543 504977

Katheryn Caithness
Safeguarding Team Co-ordinator
Katheryn provides advice and guidance to Parishes and Safeguarding Officers on policy, procedure, DBS and Safer Recruitment and on all training matters.
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Nick Papuca
Safeguarding Case Worker
Nick provides support undertaking case work and enquiries regarding allegations and the management of persons who may pose a risk.
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Esther Williams
Safeguarding Case Worker
Esther provides support undertaking case work and enquiries regarding allegations and the management of persons who may pose a risk.
Contact    Moblie: 07543 505065

Helen Styles
Safeguarding Training Officer
Helen leads on the provision of safeguarding training across the diocese, leading a small team of Volunteer Trainers. Helen is also a Mental Health First Aider.
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Rob Mountain
Director of Transformation
Rob's main role is to take forward our new five-year strategy, Transforming Church. Together.
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Michelle Butler 
Transforming Church. Together (TCT) Programme Manager 
Michelle is responsible for leading the team and implementing the new Transforming Church. Together Programme, working collaboratively, creating transformational and cultural change. 
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Elizabeth Bergeron
Transforming Church. Togther (TCT) Programme Officer
Elizabeth helps to record and monitor the risk, progress, budgets and impact. Working collaboratively
with the Communications Team and key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that everyone
is well informed, inspired and connected.
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