House for Duty Priest (2 Days per week)

We are looking for a suitably experienced Priest to lead a single active worshipping community located in the South East of France.

Supporting and leading this well-established worshipping community, which has a history of traditional Church of England worship. The role is about encouragement and strong pastoral support to an Anglophone community drawn from many varied contexts. A person of prayer, teaching and preaching, our new Priest will have:

• An ability to embrace cultural and denominational diversity.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• A willingness to promote and participate in wider community events.

• A sensitive approach to worship, with a record of growing congregations.

• The ability to speak & write French or a willingness to learn it.

• Have the right to live and work in France either through holding an EU passport or a successful granting of a long-stay visitor visa.

In return we offer an attractive remuneration package, including accommodation, a car, and medical coverage for the priest and his/her family within the excellent French health system.

Closing date for applications: 16th December 2024
Zoom interviews: 15th January 2025
In person interviews in Beaulieu: 4th – 5th February 2025

For an informal conversation, please contact:
The Venerable Dr Peter Hooper Archdeacon for France
Tel: 0044 784520 5283 Email: peter.hooper@europe.anglican.org

For a recruitment pack and the chaplaincy profile, please contact:
Mrs Barbara Omoro - Appointments Secretary
Email: europe.appointments@europe.anglican.org

There is a commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding Policies (vetting and screening) will apply to this post.

The Diocese in Europe is keen to encourage applications from women and candidates from GMH backgrounds.