| Closing date: | 20 September 2026 |
| Contact: | Human Resources |
| Location: | Chelmsford |
Are you passionate about enabling people to explore God’s call to ordained ministry?
And are you an inspirational and collaborative Leader who can contribute to Christ’s mission in a thriving Essex community?
The Diocese of Chelmsford has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands (part-time) and benefice of Wickford and Runwell are seeking a half time Team Vicar to join a ministry team in an expanding town that is grasping significant opportunities to grow ministry among young people, creatives and seniors. We are connecting churches, connecting with individuals, with our community, and with God.
The total package for both the ADDO role and Team Vicar role will be equivalent to £34,950 per annum
Working hours: The post holder will be expected to hold the equivalent of a full-time clergy post, working up to 48 hours per week. It is expected that the role holder will split their time equally between the two roles taking into account the necessary demands for each role
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to be appointed to this dual role. For further details and to apply, please see https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/vacancies. For an informal conversation about the Team Vicar role, please contact The Venerable Dr Sue Lucas on 01245 982642. For an informal conversation about how the appointments will be structured, please contact Revd Canon Rob Merchant rmerchant@chelmsford.anglican.org
For more information please see the job description, and to apply please complete the application form and confidential declaration form and return to jobs@chelmsford.anglican.org
Closing Date: 20 September 2026
Interview Date: 21 October 2026
We reserve the right to invite candidates for preliminary interviews.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close the role early and we cannot consider candidates who do not complete and return a completed application form and confidential declaration form.
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The Diocese of Chelmsford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory appropriate level of DBS check
The Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance (CDBF) processes data provided in applications or elsewhere, and/or personal information supplied by third parties such as referees, as part of the recruitment process. The data provided will be used to make a decision regarding suitability for employment. The data for successful candidates will be retained to form personnel records for the duration of employment and beyond in line with relevant statutory requirements and policies and procedures. Data provided by unsuccessful candidates will retained for a period of six months. During this period the CDBF may use this data for contact in the event of there being any other suitable vacancies. You can find out more about the CDBF and data protection here - https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/data-protection-and-privacy
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