The Church of England

Adviser for Spiritual Direction

Company
Location
Stoke Gifford, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/10/2025
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Description
Do you have the expertise, passion, and experience to support spiritual direction in the Diocese of Bristol?

Hours: 14 hours per week (0.4)

Salary: £30,750 per annum FTE (£12,300 pro rata)

Location: Located at our Diocesan office in Stoke Gifford with an opportunity to explore hybrid working arrangements.

Duration: Permanent

Role Overview And Duties

  • To promote and oversee the provision of spiritual direction in the Diocese of Bristol, especially by maintaining the system that allows Directors and Directees to be matched.
  • To support and contribute to the training of Spiritual Directors.


The Organisation

The Diocese of Bristol is the part of the Church of England that serves Bristol and Swindon. There are more than 200 churches in the Diocese, led by hundreds of clergy. In addition, around 15,000 children and young people attend our 72 church schools.

This is an exciting time within the Diocese as we are inspired by a fresh vision to encourage and resource church and community through a collaborative programme called Transforming Church. Together. We want to understand what we do well, what we can change for the better and how to create a positive way forward together.

Desired Skills And Experience

The Adviser for Spiritual Direction will be a trained spiritual director, with excellent organisational skills, who can enable others to engage with this ministry and offer expertise across the breadth of the Diocese of Bristol.

For an informal conversation contact the Director of Mission and Ministry Support, the Revd Canon Dr Simon Taylor: [email protected] (0117) 9060100

Closing Date: 11.59pm 11th September 2025

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from all under-represented groups.

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks
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