Chancellor of the Diocese of Truro
Chancellor of the Diocese of Truro
Remote Working
We are seeking to appoint a Chancellor to serve as Judge of the Consistory Court and provide expert legal guidance across the Diocese.
The Chancellor is the independent judge of the Consistory Court, responsible for determining faculty applications and other legal matters relating to church buildings, land, and burial issues. The role also involves providing legal advice to the Bishop, Registrar, and Diocesan bodies. This is a senior and highly respected appointment, offering the opportunity to contribute to the life and mission of the Church through the application of ecclesiastical law with wisdom, independence, and pastoral sensitivity.
Who We Are Looking For
You will combine legal excellence with an understanding of the mission and context of the Church of England and have
- Expertise in ecclesiastical law
- Judicial experience or experience equivalent to that of a Circuit Judge
- Sound judgement, independence, and integrity
- A pastoral and balanced approach
- The ability to respond in a timely and pragmatic way
Informal retainer: £16,507 per annum (Additional fees may be payable in accordance with the Ecclesiastical Judges, Legal Officers and Others (Fees) Order)
Location: Remote working with the occasional meeting at our offices in Truro or elsewhere in Cornwall.
- Closing date:6 August 2026
Interviews: online or in-person on 4 September 2026
- To applysend a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Rachael Varney, Operations Manager & Lay Chaplain to the Bishop of Truro, by email:Rachael.Varney@trurodiocese.org.uk
SAFEGUARDING – EVERYONE MATTERS – EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.
- Application closing date
- 6 August 2026
- Interview date
- Online or in person on 4 September 2026
- Contact information
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- Rachael Varney Operations Manager & Lay Chaplain to the Bishop of Truro
Rachael.Varney@trurodiocese.org.uk
- Rachael Varney Operations Manager & Lay Chaplain to the Bishop of Truro