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Anglican

Anglicans form the family of Christians closely related to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Whilst tracing their inheritance back to Christ and the earliest Christians and to the ancient Roman Catholic church, the sixteenth century Reformation was a crucial moment for Anglicanism.

Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Priest

‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

Theological

‘Theology’ means literally ‘words about God’. Christian theology involves our trying to understand and explain what God has revealed about himself through Scripture. This work is aided by the writings of past and present theologians and human reason.

Home News and Events Archbishop of Wales’s Chaplain

Archbishop of Wales’s Chaplain

Monmouth news Posted: 3 October 2025

Job Title: Archbishop of Wales’s Chaplain

Salary: Grade F - £45,928 per annum

Location: Archbishop of Wales’s Office – Bishopstow, Newport

Contract: 3-year, fixed term appointment

Reporting to: The Archbishop of Wales/ Chief Operating Officer

Hours of Work: Full time (34.75 hours per week)

The archbishop is elected from amongst the six serving diocesan bishops in Wales. The most recent election was in July this year when the current Bishop of Monmouth was elected as Archbishop. She continues to serve as Bishop of Monmouth and is supported by an Executive Assistant, a Public Affairs Advisor and a Chaplain.

The essence of the role is to support the archbishop in theological, liturgical and pastoral matters relating to her ministry in the diocese, the province and across the Anglican communion.

Essential

A priest of good standing ordained in the Church in Wales or a church in communion with it who has been in priest’s orders for at least five years;

Strong and proven organisations skills
Strong pastoral and liturgical skills
Ability to work under pressure and be proactive when time is less pressured
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to excellence
A degree, academic equivalent or background in theology or ministry
A willingness to use some liturgical Welsh
An empathy with the mission and ministry of the Church in Wales

Desirable

An understanding of the Church in Wales, the role of its bishops and its governance structures.
A willingness to learn Welsh
Experience of using SharePoint as a file repository system
An understanding of the purpose and structures of the Church in Wales
Welsh language skills/the ability to communicate in Welsh

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your cover letter, and completed application form to: HR@cinw.org.uk

Closing date

23 October 2025 at 10.00 am

Interview date

13 November 2025

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