The Grievance Procedure explained

Last Updated on Saturday, 05 February 2011 16:14

The Grievance Procedure was introduced when the new form of tenure, Common Tenure was implemented on January 31 2011. The procedure is designed to ensure that office holders have a way of raising their concerns that is confidential and fair. Ideally these should be aired and resolved quickly to the satisfaction of all concerned without the need to recourse to formal proceedings. On occasions where this is not possible this procedure will ensure that matters are dealt with promptly, fairly and consistently.

It must be stressed that reconciliation is a desired outcome, but never at the expense of failing to deal adequately with the issues raised.  

The Diocese undertakes to train all those who will be involved in administering the Grievance Procedure so that they may properly fulfil the requirements of the procedure and the principles that underlie it. Further details on the procedure and the Diocesan approach may be found in Section 9 of the Clergy Handbook (Common Tenure)

Copies of the Grievance Procedure Code of Practice and the supporting guidelines may be obtained via the web link: http://www.churchofengland.org/clergy-office-holders/common-tenure.aspx