The Diocese of Chelmsford serves the county of Essex, the unitary authority areas of Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea and the five east London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. Home to more than 3 million people, Chelmsford is the second largest diocese in the Church of England in terms of population, and one of the most diverse. Bishop Guli is a major figure in the wider Church, including her national work in the House of Lords and on the housing agenda.

The Diocese has a new strategy and ambitious plans for growth. To build on our culture of constructive challenge and support, and to support the work of the Diocese with robust governance, we are making three appointments, and we are looking for people who bring a passion and ambition for our work, and a real heart for the Church of England in Essex:

·      Chair of Audit and Risk, who ensures we understand our risks, not just financial but also around safeguarding, data governance and cyber security, who will work closely with our newly-appointed Chair of the DBF.

·      Chair of the Property Committee, which brings together our property assets, glebe land, vicarages and offices.

To read more about these roles and how to apply, please visit our microsite here: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/dioceseofchelmsford/

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 5th April 2026

Please submit your application with your personal email address to ensure you receive acknowledgement of receipt.

Please note, to ensure confidentiality, applications submitted under a work email address will not receive acknowledgement of receipt.