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We are looking for a well organised, commercially minded leader for this role
The Bishop of Gloucester is seeking to appoint an Archdeacon of Gloucester who will work alongside her, the Bishop of Tewkesbury and the Archdeacon of Cheltenham as part of the Bishop’s senior staff team.
The Archdeaconry of Gloucester comprises the deaneries of Forest South, Severn Vale, Gloucester City, Stroud and Wotton.
A committed follower of Jesus Christ, a leader and theological thinker, prayerful, strategic, and imaginative, organised, emotionally aware, relational, not afraid of conflict, the Archdeacon will play a key role within a dynamic senior team working closely with the Diocesan Secretary; Deanery and Parish officers, clergy and lay.
As a Diocese we seek to be a place of confidence and creativity, missionally focussed with a heart for the Kingdom of God rooted in our vision of ‘LIFE Together’,
It is hoped that the right candidate will have a particular focus on engagement with finance, church buildings, and the environment set within a missional context.
For further information about the diocese, its vision and priorities, and application details visit our website by clicking the 'apply for this job' button below.
To arrange an informal conversation with one of the bishops about the post please contact: The Bishop of Gloucester’s Chaplain, The Revd Jason Taylor Tel: 01452 835513 or 07395 855 353 or email: jtaylor@glosdioc.org.uk
The closing date for applications is: 12 noon on 29th January. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be informed the following week.
Shortlisted Candidates will need to be available for interview and discussion on Monday 23rd February.
This post is subject to the usual Church of England required safer recruitment and DBS checking processes.
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