Chaplain to the Bishop of Selby
Post Introduction
Do you thrive in a busy environment, working alongside a supportive team towards a shared purpose?
We’re looking for a spiritually grounded, theologically reflective priest to support the Bishop of Selby in her role as Lead Bishop for the Diocese of York. This is a unique opportunity to contribute at the heart of diocesan leadership, offering strategic, pastoral, and administrative support.
Based at the historic Bishopthorpe Palace, home to the Archbishop of York, you’ll work collaboratively in an office alongside the Chaplain to the Archbishop and the Bishop of Selby's Executive Assistant.
You will bring:
- Excellent people skills and the ability to build effective relationships
- A high level of attention to detail
- Confidence in handling complex issues
- Clarity of thought and communication
- Strong administrative skills
- The ability to work well under pressure
This role could suit someone stepping into their first post of responsibility, or someone bringing valuable experience from previous roles.
For an informal conversation about the role, please email Bishop Flora: bishopofselby@yorkdiocese.org
For more information, please see the attached job description.
Closing date for applications:12 October 2025
Interviews will be held on 20th October 2025
Terms and conditions:
Your Salary
- A salary of £33,730 per annum (equivalent to the stipend of a Residentiary Canon in the Diocese of York).
- Clergy already in the Church of England Funded Pensions Scheme (CEFPS) will have the option of either remaining in this scheme or joining the PB14 scheme. In addition to the employer age-related contribution (between 8-15% of salary), the employer also matches the employee contributions in whole percentages up to 3%. Employees enrolled into PB14 will be automatically enrolled to contribute 3% of their pensionable salary. The employee can choose to increase or decrease their contribution at any time.
Your Benefits
- The requirement to occupy the rent free accommodation assigned to you by the Bishop of York.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- 36 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK’s leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
Key Requirements
- The Chaplain’s main place of work is Bishopthorpe Palace, York, YO23 2GE.
- The expectation is that the Chaplain will work a similar time commitment as a parish priest. As a general rule the Chaplain will be expected to work office hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm with a break for lunch. There is an expectation of some work, and ministry being exercised, outside office hours. There will be some evening commitments. The rest day is generally a Saturday.
- The post is subject to Safer Recruitment Processes and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Disclosure with a check of the barred lists.
- This post has attached to it an Occupational Requirement under the 2010 Equality Act, Part 1, Schedule 9.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
