Chaplain / Chaplaincy Worker

Location:           Port of Piraeus, Greece

Salary:                 €38,000 gross per annum

The Mission to Seafarers is seeking a Chaplain / Chaplaincy Worker to ensure an effective chaplaincy service in Piraeus, in line with our core purpose of providing “spiritual, moral and physical support” to seafarers and their families, of all backgrounds and nationalities. The post holder will represent MtS in and around the Port of Piraeus, particularly with the Port Authorities, Port Committees and other maritime organisations, and will complete the set-up of MtS Greece in Piraeus. There will be a particular focus on supporting female seafarers.

Key duties will include:- delivering a ship visiting programme; offering spiritual support where requested; visiting seafarers in hospital or prison; responding to emergencies; helping resolve seafarers’ justice and welfare issues; building links with St Paul’s Anglican Church and the wider Diocese; exploring local fundraising opportunities; recruiting and managing a team of volunteers.

The post is open to Christians of all denominations, whether or not ordained, who have a strong faith and empathy with MtS’s Anglican roots. Applicants should have strong pastoral experience and an understanding of the challenges faced by female seafarers. Fluency (spoken and written) in both Greek and English is essential, as is a full, clean driving licence valid in Greece. 

The role is full-time (40 hours per week), worked flexibly to fit shipping schedules and including regular weekends. Priority will be given to applicants who already have the right to live and work permanently in Greece.

Please see the attached Appointment Brief for full details. To apply, please complete the attached Application Form, which includes a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, and email it to jobs@missiontoseafarers.org. A separate CV is not accepted.

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Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 16 October 2026. First round interviews will take place online on 23 October 2026, and second round interviews in person in Piraeus in the week commencing 16 November 2026.