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Last updated 9th July 2025

Human Resources (HR)

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

 

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 parishes and clergy.

Email: andrew.cooke@blackburn.anglican.org      Tel: 07920 277043

 

Abbie Race - HR Adviser

The HR Adviser is the key person for ensuring that the HR elements of the SMMI funded programme are implemented. They also work part-time providing advice for parishes.

Email: abbie.race@blackburn.anglican.org             Tel: 07388 137265


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.

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