Chapel Royal Chaplain & Music Leader, Hampton Court

Historic Royal Palaces; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious charitable organization in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Chaplain to lead the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court. This role involves managing a team, delivering worship services, and supporting the music tradition. The ideal candidate is an ordained priest with 10 years of licensed ministry experience and a passion for inclusivity. Benefits include generous pension contributions, annual bonuses, and staff discounts. The closing date for applications is February 16, 2026.

Benefits

Generous Employers Pension Contributions

Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses

Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance

Family friendly policies and benefits

Staff discounts and membership to all palaces

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in licensed ministry.
• Experience in conducting choral liturgical services.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team at the Chapel Royal.
• Deliver regular worship and special events.
• Support the Music Director to promote the music tradition.

Skills

Ordained priest within the Church of England

Experience in leading traditional services

Strong leadership and communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Experience with a complex range of stakeholders

Education

Licensed ministry experience

Job description

A prestigious charitable organization in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Chaplain to lead the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court. This role involves managing a team, delivering worship services, and supporting the music tradition. The ideal candidate is an ordained priest with 10 years of licensed ministry experience and a passion for inclusivity. Benefits include generous pension contributions, annual bonuses, and staff discounts. The closing date for applications is February 16, 2026.