Aidan Melville

Collaborator
DISC Type : si

Head of Communications at Church of England - Diocese of Derby

Greater Sheffield Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Aidan is a Chartered Manager and communications professional with extensive experience in the charity, faith, and local government sectors. As the Head of Communications for the Diocese of Derby and a trustee for BMS World Mission, he has a long history in fundraising, marketing, and stakeholder management.

Outside of his professional roles, Aidan is a member of St Timothys Church Crookes in Sheffield, where he serves on the preaching and leadership team. He is married to Siobhan and they have two children, Eithne and Robin. He enjoys reading about current social issues and playing online puzzles.

He once had a professional mistake get "blasted over the pages of the Oxford Mail", which he now remembers as a career highlight.

Personality Overview

Fair-minded

Good Listener

Appreciative

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Faith Sector Communications
As Head of Communications for the Diocese of Derby, he focuses on how technology, from social media to AI, can address challenges facing churches today.
Charity Governance
He serves as a Trustee for BMS World Mission, bringing nearly twenty years of experience in the charity sector to the role.
Racial Justice
He has a stated interest in exploring institutional racism within the Church of England, highlighting it as an important priority.

Media Appearances

Aidan has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Head of Communications at Church of England - Diocese of Derby
9-2024
Trustee at BMS World Mission
7-2023 - 3-2025
Information and Communications Manager at Migration Yorkshire
2-2022 - 7-2023
Communications and Marketing Manager at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
1-2019 - 2-2022
Senior Communications Officer at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Education

Aidan has no verified education history

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Exp : 8 Location : Greater Sheffield Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Communications at Church of England - Diocese of Derby
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Insights For Selling To Aidan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision
  • Show them how they look good by making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aidan is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aidan

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aidan move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can Aidan take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Aidan

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