Clergy HR
This information provides advice and guidance for clergy regarding your ministry and informs you about the support and services available within the Diocese. This information is live and will be kept up to date and enriched with new material from time to time to reflect the changes in national church legislation as well as diocesan policy reviews. Any significant changes will be communicated via the diocesan E-news.
Much of this information also appears on the Church of England website. The content is similar but not identical as it reflects the approach of our Diocese, however, should be familiar to all clergy serving in the Church of England.
If you have any questions or points of clarification on the Diocese of Oxford policies, practices and procedures please raise them in the first instance with the Area Dean, Associate/Archdeacon who may then refer you to a member of the HR team, for further advice and guidance.
We hope you will enjoy your ministry in the Diocese of Oxford. The staff at Church House, together with the Bishops and Archdeacons, are here to help and support you and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
If you are new to the Diocese, you may want to familiarise yourself with how we do things in the diocese by reading the Welcome Booklet.
Poli Shajko
Director of Human Resources & Safeguarding
| Choose Section | Bookmark ID | Heading (raw) | Main Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERMS OF SERVICE | #5FToc31883900 | TERMS OF SERVICE | 1. Terms of Service |
| Common Tenure | #5FToc31883901 | Common Tenure | 1. Terms of Service |
| Freehold | #5FToc31883902 | Freehold | 1. Terms of Service |
| Key Documents Regardless of the form of tenure | #5FToc31883903 | Key Documents Regardless of the form of tenure | 1. Terms of Service |
| Your Statement of Particulars (SoP) | #5FToc31883904 | Your Statement of Particulars (SoP) | 1. Terms of Service |
| Documents linked with the SoP | #5FToc31883905 | Documents linked with the SoP | 1. Terms of Service |
| Hours of Work and Time Off | #5FToc31883906 | Hours of Work and Time Off | 1. Terms of Service |
| Rest Period | #5FToc31883907 | Rest Period | 1. Terms of Service |
| Annual Leave | #5FToc31883908 | Annual Leave | 1. Terms of Service |
| Bank Holidays | #5FToc31883909 | Bank Holidays | 1. Terms of Service |
| Stipend | #5FToc31883910 | Stipend | 1. Terms of Service |
| MyView | #5FToc31883911 | MyView | 1. Terms of Service |
| HLC Scheme & Annual HLC Return | #5FToc31883912 | HLC Scheme & Annual HLC Return | 1. Terms of Service |
| Tax Office | #5FToc31883913 | Tax Office | 1. Terms of Service |
| Parochial and Other Fees | #5FToc31883914 | Parochial and Other Fees | 1. Terms of Service |
| Fees for “Extras” and Special Services | #5FToc31883915 | Fees for “Extras” and Special Services | 1. Terms of Service |
| Duration of Appointments (Termination and Extensions) | #5FToc31883916 | Duration of Appointments (Termination and Extensions) | 1. Terms of Service |
| Appointments held under Regulation 29 | #5FToc31883917 | Appointments held under Regulation 29 | 1. Terms of Service |
| Review of the ‘fixed term’ Period | #5FToc31883918 | Review of the ‘fixed term’ Period | 1. Terms of Service |
| Interim Posts | #5FToc31883919 | Interim Posts | 1. Terms of Service |
| Appointments subject to pastoral reorganisation under Regulation 30 | #5FToc31883920 | Appointments subject to pastoral reorganisation under Regulation 30 | 1. Terms of Service |
| Grants | #5FToc31883921 | Grants | 1. Terms of Service |
| Removals | #5FToc31883922 | Removals | 1. Terms of Service |
| Retirement | #5FToc31883923 | Retirement | 1. Terms of Service |
| Pensions | #5FToc31883924 | Pensions | 1. Terms of Service |
| Retirement Housing | #5FToc31883925 | Retirement Housing | 1. Terms of Service |
| Retired clergy and clergy widows | #5FToc31883926 | Retired clergy and clergy widows | 1. Terms of Service |
| Other useful resources | #5FToc31883927 | Other useful resources | 1. Terms of Service |
| Death in service | #5FToc31883928 | Death in service | 1. Terms of Service |
| Childcare Costs | #5FToc31883929 | Childcare Costs | 1. Terms of Service |
| Reimbursement of Expenses | #5FToc31883930 | Reimbursement of Expenses | 1. Terms of Service |
| Useful Information | #5FToc31883931 | Useful Information | 1. Terms of Service |
| Car Loan Scheme | #5FToc31883932 | Car Loan Scheme | 1. Terms of Service |
| Working Families Tax Credits | #5FToc31883933 | Working Families Tax Credits | 1. Terms of Service |
| Financial help | #5FToc31883934 | Financial help | 1. Terms of Service |
| Data Protection | #5FToc31883935 | Data Protection | 1. Terms of Service |
| Principles | #5FToc31883936 | Principles | 1. Terms of Service |
| Statement | #5FToc31883937 | Statement | 1. Terms of Service |
| AFFIRMATION, ACCOUNTABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | #5FToc33014713 | AFFIRMATION, ACCOUNTABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Appointment (Statement & Process) | #5FToc33014714 | Appointment (Statement & Process) | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Equality Statement | #5FToc33014715 | Equality Statement | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Wood Sheppard Principles | #5FToc33014716 | Wood Sheppard Principles | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| The Equality Act 2010. | #5FToc33014717 | The Equality Act 2010. | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Diocesan Equality Statement (Clergy) | #5FToc33014718 | Diocesan Equality Statement (Clergy) | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Appointment Process | #5FToc33014719 | Appointment Process | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Role Descriptions & Person Specifications | #5FToc33014720 | Role Descriptions & Person Specifications | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Ministerial Working Arrangements | #5FToc33014721 | Ministerial Working Arrangements | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Ministerial Development Review (MDR) Handbook | #5FToc33014722 | Ministerial Development Review (MDR) Handbook | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Provisions for IME (Part 2) | #5FToc33014723 | Provisions for IME (Part 2) | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD) | #5FToc33014724 | Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD) | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Extra Support for Ministry Development | #5FToc33014725 | Extra Support for Ministry Development | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| Sabbaticals – Study Leave | #5FToc33014726 | Sabbaticals – Study Leave | 2. Affirmation, Accountability and Development |
| CLERGY WELLBEING | #5FToc28868340 | CLERGY WELLBEING | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Clergy Wellbeing - an Overview | #5FToc28868341 | Clergy Wellbeing - an Overview | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| What is well-being? | #5FToc28868342 | What is well-being? | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Flourishing in Ministry | #5FToc28868343 | Flourishing in Ministry | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Sickness and Critical Illness | #5FToc28868344 | Sickness and Critical Illness | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Principles on managing sickness and critical illness | #5FToc28868345 | Principles on managing sickness and critical illness | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Pastoral Care and Support for Clergy | #5FToc28868346 | Pastoral Care and Support for Clergy | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Reporting sickness | #5FToc28868347 | Reporting sickness | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Pay entitlement when sick and procedure | #5FToc28868348 | Pay entitlement when sick and procedure | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Returning to duties | #5FToc28868349 | Returning to duties | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Supporting critical illness | #5FToc28868350 | Supporting critical illness | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Disability and Related Issues | #5FToc28868351 | Disability and Related Issues | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Other Matters of Clergy Wellbeing - Health and Safety | #5FToc28868352 | Other Matters of Clergy Wellbeing - Health and Safety | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Special Leave | #5FToc28868353 | Special Leave | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Spiritual Leave | #5FToc28868354 | Spiritual Leave | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Retreats | #5FToc28868355 | Retreats | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Sabbaticals/Study Leave | #5FToc28868356 | Sabbaticals/Study Leave | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Time Off for Public Duties | #5FToc28868357 | Time Off for Public Duties | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Family Friendly Guidance | #5FToc28868358 | Family Friendly Guidance | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| Babies born to clergy households | #5FToc28868359 | Babies born to clergy households | 3. Clergy Wellbeing |
| HOUSING & RETIREMENT | #5FToc31883181 | HOUSING & RETIREMENT | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| Housing | #5FToc31883182 | Housing | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| 1. Duties of the relevant housing provider as administered by the Glebe and Buildings | #5FToc31883183 | 1. Duties of the relevant housing provider as administered by the Glebe and Buildings | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| Committee (‘the Committee’) are: | #5FToc31883184 | Committee (‘the Committee’) are: | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| 2. Duties of the office holder are: | #5FToc31883185 | 2. Duties of the office holder are: | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| 3. Duties expected of the PCC are: | #5FToc31883186 | 3. Duties expected of the PCC are: | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| Solving Disputes | #5FToc31883187 | Solving Disputes | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| Useful Information | #5FToc31883188 | Useful Information | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| Retirement | #5FToc31883189 | Retirement | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| All clergy (stipendiary and self-supporting). | #5FToc31883190 | All clergy (stipendiary and self-supporting). | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| Permission to Officiate (PtO) | #5FToc31883191 | Permission to Officiate (PtO) | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| Retirement Housing | #5FToc31883192 | Retirement Housing | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| Financial assistance for stipendiary clergy families following death in service | #5FToc31883193 | Financial assistance for stipendiary clergy families following death in service | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| Retired Clergy Representatives and Clergy Widows | #5FToc31883194 | Retired Clergy Representatives and Clergy Widows | 4. Housing and Retirement |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | #5FToc28870073 | GENERAL INFORMATION | 5. General Information |
| Changes in personal details | #5FToc28870074 | Changes in personal details | 5. General Information |
| Outside professional activities | #5FToc28870075 | Outside professional activities | 5. General Information |
| Public statements & the media | #5FToc28870076 | Public statements & the media | 5. General Information |
| Standards of conduct | #5FToc28870077 | Standards of conduct | 5. General Information |
| Working with children and vulnerable adults | #5FToc28870078 | Working with children and vulnerable adults | 5. General Information |
| Life insurance | #5FToc28870079 | Life insurance | 5. General Information |
| Insurance advice and premiums | #5FToc28870080 | Insurance advice and premiums | 5. General Information |
| POLICIES, PROCEDURES, PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT and SAFEGUARDING | #5FToc28870201 | POLICIES, PROCEDURES, PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & SAFEGUARDING | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| When Things Go Wrong | #5FToc28870202 | When Things Go Wrong | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| Useful Contacts | #5FToc28870203 | Useful Contacts | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| Grievance Procedure | #5FToc28870204 | Grievance Procedure | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| Disciplinary Procedures | #5FToc28870205 | Disciplinary Procedures | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| I have a complaint about a member of the clergy – what can I do? | #5FToc28870205 | I have a complaint about a member of the clergy – what can I do? | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| Bullying and Harassment - Dignity at Work | #5FToc28870206 | Bullying and Harassment - Dignity at Work | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| Capability Procedure | #5FToc28870207 | Capability Procedure | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| Relationship between MDR and capability procedure | #5FToc28870208 | Relationship between MDR and capability procedure | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| Respondent in Employment Tribunal Proceedings | #5FToc28870209 | Respondent in Employment Tribunal Proceedings | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of the Clergy | #5FToc28870210 | Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of the Clergy | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
| Safeguarding Arrangements | #5FToc28870211 | Safeguarding Arrangements | 6. Procedures, Professional Conduct and Safeguarding |
Complete your annual return
All stipendiary clergy are required to complete their Annual Return to the Church Commissioners.