After failing to get any applicants for the post from the original advertisement, it was agreed that the profile group should be re-convened: not to radically re-write it, as it is essentially very good, but to look at a few areas that might be improved.

Suggestions for improvement include:

Give a clearer sense of “the journey you’ve been on” since the last vacancy (what has grown, what has been achieved). Group together all the information about the team that an incumbent can rely on, eg. Administrator and LWAs. Include PTO clergy; Also highlight the resource to employ a children’s worker which is a major asset. Clarify and list the priorities that you would like a new incumbent to work with you on. Consider a statement to the effect that the incumbent would not be expected to attend all 42 PCC meetings each year and that you are keen to work with them to develop a sustainable way of doing this. Highlight examples of parishes working together within the benefice. Consider whether use of pictures could be more “arresting”.

In the meantime, we will consider possible people who might be encouraged to put themselves forward for the post. 

Here is the revised timetable.

5 October 2023

Vacancy begins

Tuesday 19 September 2023

Acting Archdeacon meets Churchwardens

Sunday 15 October 2023

Pre Section 11 meeting, 3:30pm

Thursday 14 March 2024

Draft Parish Profile to Archdeacon

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Draft advertisement to Archdeacon

Thursday 4 April 2024

Final Profile to Archdeacon

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Final advert to Archdeacon

Friday 12 April 2024

Advertisement(s) in church press and on diocesan website

Thursday 16 May 2024

Closing date for applications, 12 noon

Wednesday 22 May 2024

Shortlisting, 7pm, via Zoom

Wednesday 12 June 2024

Candidates visit the parsonage house, the church buildings, tour the benefice

Thursday 13 June 2024

Interviews at (venue tbc)

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Licensing by Bishop of Bath and Wells or Bishop of Taunton

Patrons

Cathedral Church of St Peter Exeter, Martyrs' Memorial & Church of England Trust, Oxford Churches Trust and Bath & Wells Diocesan Board of Patronage