House for Duty Priest – 2 Days per week
We are looking for a suitably experienced Priest capable of leading this single, active, worshipping community located
on the Cote d ’Azur, South East of France.
Supporting and leading this well-established community, the role is about encouragement and strong pastoral support to an Anglophone community drawn from cultural and denominational diversity.
With a secure, personal Christian faith and confidence to be a strong Christian leader, our new Priest will have:
The ability to ensure the church continues to be a welcoming, friendly and compassionate place, participating in pastoral care as necessary.
To communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds.
An ability to speak & write French would be highly desirable.
Leadership, administration and team working qualities to guide, develop and sustain a harmonious and effective church team.
A willingness to promote and participate in the wider community, developing the use of the church building for cultural and other events.
A sensitive approach to worship, with a record of growing congregations.
The right to live and work in France either through holding an EU passport or a successful granting of a long-stay visitor visa.
In return we offer an attractive remuneration package, aligned with standard practice in the Diocese in Europe, including, accommodation and medical coverage for the priest and his/her family within the excellent French health system.
Closing date for applications: 2nd February 2026
Zoom interviews: 25th February 2026
In person interviews in St Raphael: 17th – 19th March 2026
For an informal conversation, please contact:
The Venerable Dr Peter Hooper Archdeacon for France
Telephone: 0044 784520 5283 E-mail: peter.hooper@europe.anglican.org
For a recruitment pack and the chaplaincy profile, please contact:
Dr Barbara Omoro – Appointments Secretary
E-mail: europe.appointments@europe.anglican.org
