Last updated 16th January 2026
For any queries, please contact HREnquiries@blackburn.anglican.org, and the appropriate member of the HR Team will respond.
Meet the Team
Ellie Simpkin - HR Officer
The HR Officer is the first line of contact for general HR enquiries and provides support for employees of the Boards of Finance and Education.
Email: ellie.simpkin@blackburn.anglican.org Tel: 01254 503089
Abbie Race - HR Adviser
The HR Adviser is the key person for ensuring that the HR elements of the SMMI funded programme are implemented and the primary contact for parishes.
Email: abbie.race@blackburn.anglican.org Tel: 07388 137265
Andrew Cooke - HR Manager
As well as overseeing all HR matters relating to the Boards of Finance and Education, the HR Manager is the designated Officer for Common Tenure and provides primary advice for clergy.
Email: andrew.cooke@blackburn.anglican.org Tel: 07920 277043
Resources
Our HR resources for parishes can be found here.
Recruitment
Our vacancies are advertised through our general vacancies page and the national recruitment service – Pathways.
Parishes are also welcome to advertise any vacant positions they may have, please contact HREnquiries@blackburn.anglican.org.