Supporting and leading this well-established worshipping community, which has a history of traditional Church of England worship. The role is about encouragement and strong pastoral support to an Anglophone community drawn from many varied contexts. 

A person of prayer, teaching and preaching, our new Priest will have:

• An ability to embrace cultural and denominational diversity.

•  Strong leadership and communication skills.

• A willingness to promote and participate in wider community events.

• A sensitive approach to worship, with a record of growing congregations.

• The ability to speak & write French or a willingness to learn it.

• Have the right to live and work in France either through holding an EU passport or a successful granting of a long-stay visitor visa.

In return, we offer an attractive remuneration package, aligned with standard practice in the Diocese in Europe, including accommodation, a car, and medical coverage for the priest and his/her family within the excellent French health system. 

Closing date for applications: 29th September 2025

Zoom interviews: 21st October 2025
In-person interviews in Beaulieu: 13th/14th November

For an informal conversation, please contact: 

The Venerable Dr Peter Hooper Archdeacon for France 

Telephone: 0044 784520 5283 E-mail: peter.hooper@europe.anglican.org 

For a recruitment pack and the chaplaincy profile, please contact:

Dr. Barbara Omoro - Appointments Secretary E-mail: europe.appointments@europe.anglican.org

There is a commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding Policies (vetting and screening) will apply to this post. 

The Diocese in Europe is keen to encourage applications from women and candidates from GMH backgrounds