Priest Vicar for Education and Pilgrimage

The Cathedral seeks to appoint a Priest Vicar for a fixed period of three years beginning in May 2025 or as soon thereafter as possible.

The post offers a prime opportunity for a priest interested in exploring a possible vocation to cathedral ministry.

Alongside liturgical and pastoral duties (shared with other members of the clergy), the post’s principal focus is responsibility for the development of the education and pilgrimage ministry of the Cathedral, to enable for pilgrims and visitors a rich and imaginative experience of the Cathedral: its worship, mission and history.

This post is open to all priests at any stage of their ministry (from those seeking a second curacy or post of first responsibility to those with significant experience. It offers a rare opportunity to explore a possible vocation to Cathedral ministry, and benefits from involvement across the full range of Cathedral worship and ministry, together with a particular focus and responsibility. The post-holder will be resilient, flexible, enthusiastic and energetic: a self-starter and an able communicator with excellent written communication skills.

For more information, including how to apply, please see the attached Further Particulars.