From the Bishop of Oxford
As a diocese, we are prayerfully seeking the person whom God is calling to be the next Archdeacon of Buckingham. The role has become vacant following the retirement of the Venerable Guy Elsmore after nine years of dedicated service.
The Buckingham Archdeaconry is one of the largest and most diverse in the Church of England. The new Archdeacon will join the new Bishop of Buckingham and the Associate Archdeacon in leading and enabling the Buckingham Area Team and will also be a key member of the senior team across the Diocese of Oxford at a key time in our common life. We are seeking an Archdeacon of high capacity who will be (and become) highly skilled in the management of people, resources, buildings and systems and whose ministry will complement and enable the ministry of the Area Bishop.
At the heart of our vision the Diocese of Oxford discern a call to become a more Christ-like Church for the sake of God’s world: contemplative, compassionate and courageous. We are seeking a new Archdeacon for Buckingham who will seek to model those qualities and enable and equip the whole Church across the Buckingham Area to live them out in our daily lives.
Application Information:
This is a full-time stipendiary role with housing provision.
Please apply through the Church of England Pathways website.
Closing date for receipt of applications: midnight on Thursday 5 June 2025
Shortlisted candidates will participate in virtual 1:1 meetings with the Bishop of Buckingham on Monday 16 June 2025.
The selection process will take place at Church House Oxford on Tuesday 17 June 2025 (meetings with specialist panels) and Wednesday 18 June 2025 (formal interview).
More information
Click the links below to explore more about the Buckingham Area and the Archdeacon role. Download the job description for the information, including housing.