Senior Chaplain to the Bishop of Peterborough
We are seeking a prayerful and spiritually mature priest to serve as Senior Chaplain to the Bishop of Peterborough. This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting the bishop in her ministry across churches, chaplaincies, schools, and communities. The successful candidate will be theologically able, liturgically sensitive, administratively efficient, and committed to promoting the vision of the diocese. Key Responsibilities Support the bishop in liturgical, missional, and pastoral areas.Draft correspondence and respond to emails on behalf of the bishop.Represent the bishop at events, meetings, and task groups.Maintain and update bishop''s guidelines; advise clergy on queries.Support health, military, schools, and prison chaplains.Prepare briefing papers for the House and College of Bishops and General Synod.Build and maintain networks across civic, commercial, and educational sectors.Provide pastoral care for clergy and lay leaders.Oversee the administration of licences and legal documents.Act as a safeguarding liaison and participate in core groups as required.The post holder is required to have the following to be successful in the role:Demonstrates a deep and secure faith with a strong pattern of prayer.Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Is liturgically skilled and honours the breadth of traditions in the diocese.Offers effective pastoral care with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.Possesses strong organisational skills and attention to detail.Underst
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