Alan J. Murray-Simpson
Dukinfield,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced Statutory Committee Secretary with a proven track record across multiple statutory committees. Proficient in overseeing complex legal, administrative and pastoral matters, providing both written and verbal advice as needed. Demonstrated significant expertise in acting for and representing the Diocese at various levels of statutory compliance, including at national Church level and with broader external secular agencies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
30
30
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Ecclesiastical Governance & DMPC Secretary
Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2012.05 - Current
I am currently employed as the Senior Lead Officer and Head of the Diocesan Governance Department. This incorporates the Faculties and Pastoral Reorganisation processes, as well as administrative and legal support for the Bishop's Council in its capacity as the statutory Board of Trustees and the Diocesan Synod as the parliamentary and representative body of the Diocese.
I am a qualified Canonist having completed a Master of Laws Degree in Canon Law from Cardiff University and I teach and lead sessions on statutory and legislative compliance as part of the Diocesan post ordination training programme.
I was ordained to the Diaconate in 2015 and to the Sacred Priesthood in 2016 and currently serve as Associate Priest (SSM) within three Society benefices/parishes in the Diocese of Manchester.
Education
LLM - Ecclesiastical and Canon Law
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2019.09 - 2024.09
Post Graduate Diploma - Theology and Biblical Studies
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2013.09 - 2015.09
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Law
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 1999.09 - 2022.09
Skills
Experienced Statutory Committee Secretary supporting and working across multiple statutory committees
Proficient in the oversight of complex legal and pastoral matters and the subsequent provision of written and verbal advice where appropriate
Significant experience in representing the Diocese at various levels of statutory compliance including at national Church level as well as a number of external secular agencies
Timeline
LLM - Ecclesiastical and Canon Law
Cardiff University
2019.09 - 2024.09
Post Graduate Diploma - Theology and Biblical Studies
University of Sheffield
2013.09 - 2015.09
Head of Ecclesiastical Governance & DMPC Secretary
Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance
2012.05 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Law
Manchester Metropolitan University
1999.09 - 2022.09