Chaplain and almshouse manager

HUGGENS’S COLLEGE

NORTHFLEET, KENT

(Registered Charity No. 210336)

CHAPLAIN AND ALMSHOUSE MANAGER

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.