Chief Officer

ChaplaincyPlus is looking for a Chief Officer to drive the overall strategy and vision of the charity forward, managing the team and working with the Board of Trustees on securing strong governance and financial sustainability. They will take a strategic lead in gathering people and growing the network and continuing to develop the charity’s presence in the city and beyond through strategic partnerships.

Is this you? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send us:

• a letter of application (no more than 2 A4 sides) describing in detail why you are applying for the role and describing your suitability
• a completed ChaplaincyPlus Safer Recruitment Application Form
• a completed Self-Declaration Form.

Please send the completed application papers to us at recruitment@chaplaincyplus.org.uk. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

In the application form we ask for details of two referees (including email addresses) and any offer will be subject to satisfactory references being taken up. The successful candidate will also require a satisfactory Basic DBS check before beginning in the role.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10 March 2026 in Birmingham and will involve an interview, a presentation, competency activities, and an opportunity to engage with ChaplaincyPlus network members. If you can’t make this date and would still like to be considered, please let us know as soon as possible.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before expressing your interest, please contact Jane Merson, Network Support Manager, on 0121 236 9742.

Deadline for applications is 27 February 2026.