The Revd Canon Karen Hutchinson
Director of Ministry and People (Interim job share with Caroline Jowett- Ive)
Karen provides strategic leadership for the Diocesan Vocations Framework, and in particular she leads a network of Vocations Advisers who accompany those exploring a potential call to lay or ordained licensed ministry. Karen oversees the discernment and commissioning processes for licensed lay ministry and commissioned lay ministers such as LPAs and LWLs, and offers regular ‘Exploring God’s Call’ events for enquirers. She welcomes contact from those discerning a call to ministry, in collaboration with their own local clergy and ministry teams.
Mobile 07917 912179
Working hours Monday - Thursday, 9.00-17:00
Caroline Jowett- Ive
Director of Ministry and People (Interim job share with Karen Hutchinson)
Working with us on a consultancy basis, Caroline co-leads the Ministry and People function with Karen to ensure a joined up approach to supporting clergy, lay ministry, parishes and DBF staff so that all may flourish. Caroline brings recent experience as the former deputy diocesan secretary and Director of People and Safeguarding in Bristol Diocese.
Working hours Tuesday- Thursday, 9.00-17:00
The Revd Nigel Done
Diocesan Director of Ordinands and IME Coordinator
As Ministry Formation team leader, Nigel supports and resources the needs of those exploring a vocation and those discerned for authorised and commissioned ministries (lay and ordained).
As the Diocesan Director of Ordinands (DDO), Nigel is responsible for guiding the Diocese’s candidates for ordained ministry through the processes of discernment and the pre-ordination phase of their training until first appointment.
Mobile 07976 418920
Working hours Monday - Friday, 9.00-17:00
Andrea Dredge
Ministerial Formation Resource Administrator
Andrea provides administrative support to the Ministry Formation team that include initial vocation enquiries; supporting the work of discernment by handling candidates for ordained ministry through the Church of England selections process until the point of licensing to a first post; supporting the work of providing ongoing learning and development of curates in title posts within the Diocese; supporting the work of discernment and training of Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs), pre and post admission. Andrea is Nigel’s personal assistant.
Mobile 07917 912267
Working hours Monday - Friday, 9.00-17:00
Venetia Tucker
Ministry Administrator
Supporting the delivery of local lay development training courses.
Mobile 07795 527 562
Working hours Monday – Wednesday and Friday
Keli Bolton
Head of Growing Younger
Keli heads up the Growing Younger Team, who are responsible for supporting mission and ministry with the younger and missing generations. The team offer the provision of training, resources, bespoke support and networking for those working in these ministries, whether clergy, paid worker/minister or volunteer. Whatever support you are looking for in this vital area of ministry, Keli and the team would love to hear from you. Keli’s role is funded by National Church as part of the Diocesan Improvement Programme (DIP).
Mobile: 07500 828733
Liv Wordley
Growing Younger Enabler (Digital Engagement and Youth Voice)
Steve Inglis
Mission Coordinator
Steve supports, enables, and resources discipleship, mission and social justice in the local context and is the contact for chaplains.
He also works collaboratively with local church and school leaders, building missional opportunities that respond to community needs across all ages and supports the development of Community Hubs as a vehicle for local discipleship and mission.
Mobile 07464 546040
Working hours Monday - Friday, 9.00-17:00
Revd Caroline Spindlow
Ministry Formation Resource Officer
Supporting curates, and their Training Incumbents, across the Diocese of Salisbury.
Mobile 07921 763058
Working Hours Monday, Wednesday mornings, and Thursday
Stuart Britton
Programme and Pathways Manager
Stuart is responsible for the delivery of the diocesan vision and strategy programme. As part of his role, he works closely with local leaders to enable them in the revitalisation of mission across the diocese. Stuart’s role is funded by National Church as part of the Diocesan Improvement Programme (DIP).
Working hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 – 17:00
Olatunde Adebambo
HR, Learning and Development Manager
Olatunde manages the HR team. He works with the leadership team and other stakeholders to build, develop and deliver people intiatives and interventions. This ensures employees are thriving in their roles and can passionately address the needs of those we serve.
Call: 01722 438650
Working hours Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:00
Sarah Abdy
HR Advisor
Sarah is responsible for providing specialist support across the HR employee life cycle within the DBF, this includes delivering on people initiatives and working alongside the HR, Learning and Development Manager. She has a particular interest and experience in employee relations, supporting wellbeing practices and is a Mental Health Champion.
Call: 01722 438650
Working hours: Tuesday to Friday 8.00-17:00
Sam Giddens
People Administrator
Sam serves as the first point of contact for HR queries, and provides support to the HR Team for a broad range of matters.
Sam also has a keen interest in promoting employee wellbeing.
Call: 01722 438650
Working hours: Monday- Friday 9:00-17:00
