Experience
- Deeply rooted in personal prayer and Christian discipleship.
- Breadth of vision for what the Anglican Communion could be, together with a dedicated brief to carry forward its work in new and changing ways, and to display a serious interest in the wide range of activities embraced by it.
- A commitment to being God’s Church for God’s world in a range of areas including mission and evangelism, peace building, reconciliation, disagreeing well, safeguarding, and science.
- Experience of diplomatic, personal, and pastoral understanding.
- Experience with addressing rapid change and tension in the life of the Communion (as well as addressing political and social upheaval in many of the countries in which the Anglican Communion works).
- Possess qualities of discernment and diplomacy of a high order.
- Understanding and encouraging the ecumenical and interfaith vocation of Anglicanism
Knowledge Skills and Understanding
- Excellent communication skills in English and other languages from within the Anglican Communion.
- Church leaders from contrasting cultures and societies and different traditions will look to the Secretary General for constructive advice, as a unifying servant of the whole Anglican family.
- Personal gifts, skills and experiences to the Anglican Communion in ways that will enable its mission to be forwarded creatively in the life of Member Churches.
- Have a clear perception and appreciation of the significance and value of cross-cultural fellowship within the Anglican Communion and a deep understanding of and commitment to Anglicanism
- Manner of life must avoid conflicting with the diverse cultures and religious convictions of the Churches in the Communion which the Secretary General is called to serve.
- Maintaining highly productive and positive relationships with a range of stakeholder groups, ideally in a multi-cultural and international framework with complex sensitive relationships and policy.
- Reconciliation ministry, with a proven track record in this field.
- Engendering cooperation among diverse cultures.
- Managing, motivating and mentoring staff, who have a broad range of professional backgrounds and expertise, in a pastoral, creative and effective way.
- Running the activities of a small high-profile organisation efficiently and within budget.
Qualifications and Training
- Degree in theology/ theological training
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field for a senior leadership role
Other
- Lay or ordained individual from a Member Church of the Anglican Communion
- Be prepared to travel throughout the Anglican Communion and elsewhere
- Willing and able to travel, to work evenings and weekends as required
- This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Anglican