Associate Archdeacon Transition Enabler (AA-TE)

The Church of England; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clergy Pension Scheme

36 days annual leave

Grant funding to 2028

Job summary

The Diocese of Sheffield is recruiting an Associate-Archdeacon Transition Enabler (AA-TE) to support clergy and parishes as part of the Diocesan Strategy.

The role is a fixed‑term contract until 2028, 42 hours per week (FTE), with a generous package including £50,000 salary, 36 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and the Clergy Pension Scheme. Funding is grant‑funded to end of 2028 with potential for review to 2031.

Job description

These are exciting times calling for creative roles. Since 2021, six associate-archdeacon transition enablers (AA-TEs) have played a vital coaching role in supporting and encouraging clergy and parishes to transition to new models of ministry as detailed in the Diocesan Strategy.

As a result of this sustained engagement the Diocese of Sheffield has made significant steps forward in fostering a shared culture of church life that is collaborative, hopeful and mission-focused.

The role of the AA-TE is to work in partnership with the Bishops, Archdeacons, Resourcing Mission and Ministry Team, Area Deans, Oversight Ministers, Focal Ministry Teams, Lay Leaders, and all the baptised members of the Diocese of Sheffield, to help realise the Diocesan strategy to be a flourishing and generous Diocese of Sheffield by 2031: Renewed, Released and Rejuvenated!

We seek to be a Diocese Renewed in the grace and power of God, by a constant reliance on the Holy Spirit. We seek to be a Diocese Released from the constraints which hold us back from mission, and released, as the whole people of God for the whole mission of God. We seek to be a Diocese Rejuvenated through a dedicated and sustained programme of outreach to families, children and young people and through an established strategy of church planting and growing new congregations in church and in schools.

• Salary £50,000 (FTE)
• Fixed–term contract 2028 – 42 hours per week (FTE)
• Working Pattern – 6 days per week, one day to be a Sunday
• 36 days annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays
• Clergy Pension Scheme
• This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church, currently up to the end of 2028 with the potential for further review to 2031.

Closing Date: Monday 28 September 2026 at Noon

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026

Interview Date: Saturday 10 October 2026

For more information on the role, please email Karen Colley, PA in the Archdeacons Office at [e-mail]

Given the nature and context of the work, this post carries an Occupational Requirement under the provisions of the Equality Act for the postholder to have a committed Christian faith.

Please note, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions.

Please Note; Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance (SDBF) does not hold a Home Office sponsor license and are therefore unable to sponsor Skilled Worker or other work visas. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of their employment.