Clergy vacancies

A list of all the current Clergy vacancies in the Diocese in Europe will appear on this page. As well as further information on clergy and other selected vacancies, information on how to apply and the chaplaincy profile.

Chrism Eucharist at Holy Trinity Brussels on 4 April 2023

Skilled and experienced clergy are vital to the wellbeing of our communities. We offer exceptional opportunities in diverse communities and a wide range of locations. Bear in mind that ministry in the Diocese in Europe can be challenging, and our clergy need to be resourceful and resilient. You don't have to be a brilliant linguist but you will require fluent English, and to get a visa you will likely need some ability in the relevant local language. We recruit full-time and part-time clergy, as well as interim and locum priests.

General information

Enquiries about a vacancy should be directed to the person detailed in the advertisement. Applicants will be sent a recruitment pack and application form by email. Please note, if the partner of an applicant is ordained this should be indicated so that additional information can be sent if the applicant is selected for interview. Applicants should give details of their competence in other languages, where appropriate. Applicants called for interview will be sent a confidential declaration to be completed and signed.

All applicants should note that proficiency in spoken and written English is required for all licensed clergy.

Personal data submitted with an application will be shared only with staff involved in the recruitment process. Such information is processed and stored in line with GDPR.

Where an application is successful, an offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of the Confidential Declaration and the provision of supporting documents necessary for the post. These will be set out on application.

The Diocese in Europe welcomes applications from women and from candidates with a Global Majority Heritage (GMH); these are currently under-represented in the diocese.

Interviews and travel expenses

Interviews take place in London, Brussels or the chaplaincy itself. For priests within the Church of England, Church in Wales, Church of Ireland and Scottish Episcopal Church, travel expenses to interview will be reimbursed in full. For priests from other provinces of the Anglican Church travelling expenses will be reimbursed from the port of entry into the country where the interview is being held.

Current vacancies

House for Duty Priest - Beaulieu sur Mer, France

House for Duty Priest 2 Days per week

We are looking for a suitably experienced Priest capable of leading this single active worshipping community located between Nice and Monaco 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, aligned with standard practice in the Diocese in Europe, including, accommodation, a car, and medical coverage for the priest and his/her family within the excellent French health system.

For an informal conversation, please contact: The Venerable Dr Peter Hooper Archdeacon for France Telephone: 0044 784520 5283 E-mail: peter.hooper@europe.anglican.org For a recruitment pack and the chaplaincy profile, please contact: Ms Barbara Omoro - Appointments Secretary E-mail: europe.appointments@europe.anglican.org

Closing date for applications: 16th December 2024 Zoom interviews

Interview on Zoom: 15th January 2025

In-person interviews in Beaulieu: 4th – 5th February 2025

Enhanced Disclosure required. Informal enquiries are welcome.

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

Transition Minister: The Anglican Church of Midi-Pyrénées & Aude, France

We are looking for a suitably experienced Priest capable of leading our six active worshipping communities centred around Toulouse  in the South West of France.

Sunday and 3 days per week

During a time of transition and change, we require an energetic Priest, confident in their ministry and with outstanding leadership skills. Rooted in prayer and inspirational in living out their Christian faith, our new Minister will have:
    •    Strong communication & relationship skills combined with experience of conflict resolution and change management.
    •    Deep spirituality and learning, with an ability to embrace the cultural and denominational diversity within our worshipping communities.
    •    Broad-based churchmanship 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 a 3-year appointment (renewable) and an attractive remuneration package, aligned with standard practice in the Diocese in Europe, including a half stipend, accommodation, and medical coverage for the priest and his/her family within the excellent French health system.

Closing date for applications: 25th November 2024
Zoom interviews: 16th December 2024 In In-person interviews in Toulouse: 9th & 10th January 2025

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

For a recruitment pack and the chaplaincy profile, please contact:
Mrs Gail Wilmet – Bishop’s PA E-mail: gail.wilmet@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.

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