Diocesan Chaplain

Please note: the employer is the National Church Institution (NCI), Bishopthorpe Palace.

About the Diocese

The Archbishop of York holds oversight and responsibility for the whole mission and ministry of the Diocese of York, its discipline and jurisdiction in particular, and is the Ordinary. The Diocese of York has three suffragan Bishops. The Bishop of Selby carries delegated responsibility for oversight on a day to day basis, and leadership for the Diocese, particularly in Living Christ’s Story, the Diocesan strategy, supporting the governance and structures of the Diocese and chairing meetings, including the York Diocesan Leadership Team (YDLT).  The Bishop of Hull is Lead Bishop for Evangelism and Discipleship. The Bishop of Whitby is Lead Bishop for Growing Younger and More Diverse. Each has delegated responsibilities for the Archdeaconry they serve.

About the role

The Diocesan Chaplain will work chiefly and primarily with the Bishop of Selby and will be based mainly at Bishopthorpe Palace, working collaboratively with the Chaplain to the Archbishop of York (the Provincial Chaplain).

The Diocesan Chaplain will also work at the Diocesan Offices, supporting the Bishop of Selby in the bishop’s lead responsibility for the central services of the York Diocese, for some diocesan meetings and for the development of its strategy. The Diocesan Chaplain will also support the Bishops of Hull and Whitby in their strategic responsibilities.

The Diocesan Chaplain will work closely with the other members of YDLT, acting as both a conduit between them and as administrative support to the leadership team. The Diocesan Chaplain will advise and be a sounding board, enabling all the Bishops to work collaboratively.

About You

The role requires someone who:

• Is an ordained priest in the Church of England or Church in full Communion with it, designated at selection as Incumbent Status/Stipendiary who has satisfactorily completed IME1-7 or been satisfactorily assessed to move to a post of independent responsibility.
• Is spiritually motivated and has a strong and secure faith in God based on prayer and theological study
• Is liturgically competent and sensitive
• Has a lively intellect and readiness to reflect theologically, with clarity of thought
• Has the ability to work on complex issues with tact and diplomacy
• Has an eye for detail as well as an appreciation of wider issues
• Has excellent administrative and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to manage and prioritise their workload according to the Bishop of Selby’s requirements, and who thrives under pressure.

For more information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification document on Pathways.

What we offer

• A salary of £30,390 per annum (equivalent to an incumbent status stipend in the Diocese of York)
• The requirement to occupy the rent free accommodation assigned to you by the Archbishop of York. 
• Clergy already in the Church of England Funded Pensions Scheme (CEFPS) will have the option of either remaining in this scheme or joining the PB14 scheme. In addition to the employer age-related contribution (between 8-15% of salary), the employer also matches the employee contributions in whole percentages up to 3%. Employees enrolled into PB2014 will be automatically enrolled to contribute 3% of their pensionable salary. The employee can choose to increase or decrease their contribution at any time.
• 30 days annual leave FTE.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

The post is subject to Safer Recruitment Processes and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Disclosure.

Closing date for applications is 05 February 2025.

Interviews will be held on 24 February 2025.

Please apply via Church of England Pathways – linked below.