Archdeacon of Bolton

The Archdeacon of Bolton is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Anglican Diocese of Manchester. The role was created by an Order of the Bishop on 20 May 1982.
As archdeacon, they are responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy within the archdeaconry of Bolton, which consists six area deaneries: Bolton, Bury, Deane, Radcliffe and Prestwich, Rossendale and Walmsley. The post is currently held by Rachel Mann.

List of archdeacons

1982–1985: Fred Hoyle
1985–1992: Bill Brison
1992–2001: Lorys Davies
2002–2008: John Applegate
2008–2018: David Bailey
25 March 2018 – 25 June 2023 : Jean Burgess
Since 4 July 2023: Rachel Mann

Archdeacon of Salford

The Archdeacon of Salford is a similar officer in the same diocese. The first Archdeacon of Salford, from November or December 2009 until 1 July 2020, was David Sharples. He was succeeded by Jean Burgess, who remained also Archdeacon of Bolton. Upon Burgess' resignation as Archdeacon of Bolton and of Salford, her successor was again appointed to both archdeaconries. Rachel Mann was collated on 4 July 2023.