Clergy vacancies, stipend and Lay employment resources

Vacancy procedures
A number of resources, including detailed Vacancy Procedures guidelines, are available to assist in a clergy vacancy and the appointment of new clergy.

Standard Stipend
Information regarding standard stipend is generally circulated to Paying Officers, Vestry Treasurers and Stipendiary clergy annually in September.  Copies of recent memoranda are available.

Pensions – Automatic Enrolment
Guidance and information to assist in meeting the requirements of the Pensions Automatic Enrolment legislation as they relate to stipendiary clergy and church employees.

Appointment of Workers:  undertaking necessary checks
Vestries may only employ people who have the right to work in the UK.  Guidance is available explaining how to comply with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.