Vacancies

General Information

The Diocese often has vacancies for Chaplains and other positions in Europe.

These are normally advertised in the Church Times and / or the Church of England Newspaper, either by the Diocese or a body with a historic right of nomination, most often the Intercontinental Church Society.

Enquiries about a particular post should be addressed to the person detailed in the advertisement. A Recruitment Pack, which will include an Application Form and notes on its completion, will be provided normally by email.

If the partner of an applicant is ordained it is helpful if this could be indicated so that additional information can be sent if the applicant is selected for interview.

It is helpful, if some information about language skills and competency level could be given ie basic; basic++; or, fluent.

A completed Application Form may be sent by email but, if it is not signed, the applicant should send the application also by post.

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

Applicants called for interview will be sent a Confidental Declaration to be completed and signed. This relates to the Safeguarding Policy (screening and vetting).

An introduction to ministry in the Diocese in Europe is available in the booklet, New Horizons - Welcoming you to Ministry in the Diocese in Europe (about 5 Mb) which can be downloaded as a PDF file.

Data Protection

Applicants should be aware of the following:

Information given on the Application Form may be shared with the members of the Bishop's senior staff, the Appointed Church Representatives selected to act on behalf of the Church Council in connection with the appointment and the Archdeacon.

Certain information eg name, address, telephone/fax number and email address are stored electronically on the diocesan database. The completed Application Form may also stored in a manual filing system.

The Diocese in Europe is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office under the Data Protection Act 2018, registration number: Z5013541.

The processing of personal data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”).

Travel Expenses

Interviews can take place in London, Brussels or the Chaplaincy itself. 

For priests within the Church of England, Church of Wales, Church of Ireland and Episcopal Church of Scotland travelling expenses to interview will be reimbursed in full. 

It is an expectation that care will be taken to ensure that the most economical method of travel is used. The same principle will apply to any overnight accommodation that may be necessary.

For priests within 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 ie port or airport.

Priests serving in Anglican Provinces (or Churches in Communion) beyond Europe should indicate at the end of Section 8 on the Application Form the sources of funding that (were they to be selected for the short list) would enable them to travel to interview on the specified date.

Offers of Appointment

Offers of employment are conditional upon:

Completion of the Confidential Declaration and providing the *supporting documents as indicated.

*Supporting Documents: a certificate to evidence the absence of a criminal record from every country in which an applicant has resided for a period of six months or more since the age of 16. Advice and guidance the procedures for most countries is available from the Assistant Diocesan Secretary.

Please note that only the Appointee is required to apply for these certificates but all applicants should be aware of the requirements.

Evidence of ordination - Letters of Orders (Canon C10(2) Canons of the Church of England).

For priests ordained other than in the Church of England, the Church in Wales, the Church of Ireland or Episcopal Church of Scotland, obtaining the Archbishop of Canterbury's Permission to Officiate under the Overseas and Other Clergy (Ministry and Ordination) Measure 1967.

Submission of a medical certificate or letter from GP indicating medical fitness to work in the country where the Chaplaincy or Congregation is situated.

Receipt of the Confirmation of Acceptance of the Appointment from the Appointed Representatives of the Chaplaincy or Congregation.

The Statement of Particulars and Terms of Service agreement having been completed and signed by the Churchwardens, the Appointee, the Archdeacon and the Diocesan Secretary.