Lead Agricultural Chaplain (0.8FTE)

Introduction

Lead Agricultural Chaplain (0.8FTE)

DRC is an ecumenical chaplaincy covering Derbyshire

We are recruiting an ordained lead chaplain who will build on our long-established rural mission and ministry. DRC enjoys a good reputation through working closely with the rural church and local agricultural communities.

The successful candidate will have a passion to:

• Provide Christian spiritual and pastoral support for the agricultural and rural communities in Derbyshire
• Coordinate the DRC team of three chaplains and line manage the administrator, providing supervision and support as required
• Lead acts of worship during key agricultural times and seasons such as Plough Sunday, Rogation, Harvest and Christmas
• Conduct occasional offices by invitation of the rural church
• Work in partnership with local and national agricultural support agencies
• Manage training opportunities for ordinands and those on ministry pathways wishing to learn more about farming and rural life

We are offering a salary of £35,000 (for 32 hours) plus pension, mileage allowance & expenses

Application form & pack available from https://derbyshireruralchaplaincy.org.uk/job-opportunities-with-derbyshire-rural-chaplaincy/

For further information contact nicola@derbyshireruralchaplaincy.org.uk

or telephone 07593 380311 during office hours

Closing date:  Friday 22nd August at 5pm

Interviews (in person):  15^th/16^th September

Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy is governed by a Steering Group and is hosted by Chaplaincy Derbyshire (Registered Charity Number: 1172198)