Vacancies List

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• 24 Dec 2025, 10:39 a.m.

  in Ordained/Lay

  Director of Operations and Executive Chaplain to the Bishop of Carlisle

  

  This is a senior role in the Bishop’s team, ensuring the effective support of the ministry of the Bishop of Carlisle, including some wider outward facing and diocesan responsibilities. It is open to both lay and ordained applicants.
  
  In this role, you will:
  
  Provide high-level support to the Bishop of Carlisle and Bishop of Penrith, acting as a trusted adviser and representative.
  Manage pastoral matters and complaints, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution in line with diocesan procedures.
  Support communications, liaising with key stakeholders on diocesan strategy, crisis management, and major services.
  Oversee Bishop’s Office operations, including staff management, data protection compliance, clergy appointments, and financial governance.
  Contribute to the Bishop’s Leadership Team, fostering prayer, communication, and pastoral care, and leading diocesan projects.
  Undertake research and prepare briefings, agendas, and correspondence for meetings and episcopal duties.
  Drive continuous improvement, implementing change management to maintain high standards across systems and processes. Read more