Adviser for Spiritual Direction

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: simon.taylor@bristoldiocese.org  (0117) 9060100

Closing Date: 11.59pm 11th September 2025 

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The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches us and are dedicated to the promotion of equality where all are able flourish. Disabled people, and those from global majority heritage are currently under-represented in our organisation and we welcome applications from within these groups.

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