The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich wishes to appoint a new Archdeacon of Ipswich to serve initially as both Archdeacon and Director of Inspiring Ipswich (SDF project), and then as Archdeacon for a reshaped Archdeaconry. You will lead the ongoing development and integration of Inspiring Ipswich into the deanery and diocese.
We would like our next Archdeacon to be:
- Supportive and someone who will inspire clergy and laity across all traditions
- Creative, agile and prayerfully open to God-given opportunities
- An experienced strategic leader and enabler of others
- Pastoral, relational, inspirational and missional
- A leader and manager of change
- A skilled and enthusiastic communicator
Closing date: Wednesday 20 November 2024
Interview date: Monday 9 December 2024
For an informal conversation please contact the Bishop's Office on: 01473 252829
Completed application forms should be sent to Bishop Martin
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