We seek an experienced and pastorally gifted priest with a vibrant faith, strategic insight and effective organisational skills who will support the diocesan ‘Common Vision’ for a more contemplative, compassionate and courageous Church for the sake of God’s world.
Our new Archdeacon will join a dynamic, mission focussed Buckingham Area Team, as well as a forward thinking and creative Bishop’s Staff Team led by the Bishop of Oxford.
We are praying for an Archdeacon who will:
- Be an inspiring spiritual leader who encourages the people of God to live out the Gospel in everyday life.
- Have a mature and intuitive faith that understands challenges, is unafraid in the midst of them and acts with pastoral sensitivity.
- Undertake specialist roles across the diocese, including in our governance mechanisms and in achieving our strategic priorities.
- Build excellent relationships across the different communities of the Archdeaconry, regularly visiting and sharing in the life and worship of local parishes, chaplaincies, community projects and schools.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the Bishop’s Staff and diocesan teams.
- Fulfil all the statutory functions of an Archdeacon.
What we can offer you:
- A welcoming home in the Aylesbury or Haddenham.
- A warm, collaborative and richly diverse group of clergy and lay colleagues in a diverse Archdeaconry that respects, honours and works across all traditions within a Diocese that is financially secure.
- Opportunities for personal renewal and growth.
- Prayerful support and a culture of kindness, humour, and hospitality.
If you are as excited as we are about this role, we look forward to hearing from you.
For more information, please see Archdeacon of Buckingham vacancy - Diocese of Oxford
Please apply through the Church of England Pathways website: Welcome to Church of England's Pathways
Closing date for receipt of applications: midnight on Thursday 30 October 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in virtual 1:1 meetings with the Bishop of Buckingham.
The selection process will take place at the Area Office on Wednesday 12 November 2025 (meetings with specialist panels) and Church House Oxford on Thursday 13 November 2025 (formal interview).
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We take very seriously the call to equality, diversity and inclusion as characteristic of the Church’s mission. For this reason, we welcome applications from under-represented groups, including disabled clergy, ordained women and Global Majority Heritage clergy.
The Diocese of Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All clergy are expected to share this commitment. Click here to learn more about our approach to safeguarding.
All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and completion of the Church of England Confidential Declaration Form.