Chaplain and Almshouse Manager

The Church of England; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Northfleet is seeking a Chaplain and Almshouse Manager. This residential role involves providing spiritual and pastoral care to residents and managing the daily operations of the community. The ideal candidate should have experience in pastoral care and sensitivity towards elderly individuals from various Christian backgrounds. A four-bedroom house will be provided as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pastoral care, ideally within an Anglican context.
• Sensitivity towards elderly people from diverse Christian traditions.
• Ability to manage day-to-day running of a community.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and pastoral care for College residents.
• Oversee administration and daily operations of the community.
• Manage residential aspects of the post.

Job description

CHAPLAIN AND ALMSHOUSE MANAGER

HUGGENS’S COLLEGE

NORTHFLEET, KENT

(Registered Charity No. 210336)

Huggens’s College was founded in 1844 as an Almshouse in Northfleet, Kent. The modern buildings include a Chapel, College Room, currently 30 units of accommodation and homes for two resident members of staff. (see )

The Directors are seeking to appoint a Priest, ideally from an Anglican background, to provide spiritual and pastoral care for College residents and to be responsible for the administration and day-to-day running of the community. The post is residential (a four‑bedroom house is provided) and requires a dedicated person with sensitivity towards elderly people from a wide range of Christian traditions.

If you wish to know more or if you would like to discuss this post, please feel free to contact the current President: Jane Ashton on 07850 555 813 or

Closing date for applications: 28th November 2025. Interviews will be held soon after.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, satisfactory health checks & references and Right to Work in the UK.