The Diocese of Newcastle is the Church of England’s most northerly Diocese. Formed in 1882 the Diocese covered an area almost equivalent to the then County of Northumberland. With 169 parishes across 2,110 square miles, the Diocese covers the local authorities of Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside and also small parts of County Durham and Cumbria. Under the episcopal leadership of our Diocesan Bishop, The Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley and the suffragan Bishop of Berwick, The Rt Revd Mark Wroe, we are resourced by two Archdeacons, and a team of lay and ordained officers who support the development of mission and ministry across the Diocese. Our Cathedral, under the leadership of The Very Revd Lee Batson, is a vibrant place of worship and outreach and plays a vital role in the life of the City of Newcastle.
The successful candidate will be an ordained colleague who is able to drive and animate the role of Bishop’s Chaplain in this season, supporting and facilitating the ministry of the Bishop of Newcastle through:
- Acting as liturgical chaplain preparing, proofing and adding liturgical experience and knowledge.
- Acting as a sounding board; being a companion in worship and prayer, and intellectually and theologically stimulating.
- Ensuring the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Reading, and providing quality research for articles, speeches, sermons etc. and drawing attention to key matters that the Bishop should be aware of.
- To take particular responsibility for designated projects (such as the biannual Salt and Light festival, the annual Clergy Conference, and diocesan wide initiatives that will add interest, opportunity and development experiences).
For more information and to apply, please visit the Church of England's Pathways website here.
To arrange an informal conversation about the role please contact The Bishop’s Office, telephone 0191 285 2220
Closing date: 12 May 2025
Interview date: 6 June 2025