Job Description

The Role of Vicar General for the London College of Bishops

General Description
To be a member of the Bishop of London’s staff located in the Old Deanery

Enabling better functioning & communication within present structures:

1. Facilitating implementation of College of Bishops’ decisions; (+Londin, +Stepney, +Kensington, +Edmonton, +Willesden, +Fulham)
2. Helping maintain the Bishop’s synoptic view by attendance at College of Bishops and Joint Operations Team (JOT) meetings;
3. Keeping London Diocesan Board for Schools aware of relevant issues;
4. Working with the Bishop on implementation of specific tasks within the London Challenge;
5. Diocesan Director of Ordinands - Chair Area Directors of Ordinands; Manage James Taylor and Bp Monk Fund; Run Towards Ordained Ministry Course and Exploring Vocation Days; Deaconing arrangements;
6. Liaising with the Cathedral over ordination of deacons and Chrism Mass etc

Adding value, stimulating new thinking and driving better general communication:

1. Liaising with key groups of clergy and laity to encourage two-way communication between Bishop (eg Area Deans and former Area Deans);
2. Reflecting the vision of the Bishop to key workers in the Diocese;
3. Identifying and developing talent, and fostering succession planning;
4. Harnessing support on an ad hoc basis to assist the Bishop in particular areas (eg research/policy development etc);
5. Helping in strategic thinking and deployment;
6. Ensuring appropriate communication of strategic information.