We wish to appoint a Bishop’s Chaplain for Retired Clergy and their Households to provide support and advice to those preparing for retirement, and to clergy and their households in their retirement.

Retired clergy remain a huge asset in the Diocese of Chichester, being present in parishes preaching, leading, taking special services, serving and supporting our communities in all kinds of ways.

This part time role is offered at 7.5 hours per week and could be combined with another position by someone either lay or ordained.

The principal duties include:

• Providing advice, training and courses to clergy approaching and preparing for retirement
• Giving advice & support to retired clergy and their families on matters such as finance, housing, residential care and funerals
• Organising a one-day annual conference for retired clergy

Our ideal candidate will be and offer:

• Experience of providing advice and support in a community-based setting
• A good understanding of the challenges faced by retired clergy and their families and of Church of England structures

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build good working relationships with a wide range of people
• The ability to work independently and on your own initiative

For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification.

What we offer:

• A salary of £7,570 per annum (pro-rata £37,850) for 7.5 hours work per week.
• Enrolment into the Diocesan Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution
• A 0.2 pro rata entitlement of 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 2 privilege days leave per year
• Free parking at Church House, use of the ride to work scheme and free eye tests
• The role is based at Church House, Hove with the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.

As an employer, and as a Church House team, our mutual values at work are to beRespectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

Chichester DBF 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. Our full safeguarding policy can be found here. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and completion of the Church of England Confidential Declaration Form. To understand how the information you supply in your Confidential Declaration Form is used and your rights with respect to that data please read our privacy notice.

Please apply via Pathways by midnight on 23^rd March 2025.

Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove on 3^rd April 2025.