He was then Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Southwark and then, in March 1977, the first Vicar of the reunited benefice of St Andrew's and St Mark's, Surbiton. Promotion to be Canon Treasurer of Southwark Cathedral followed and, after a spell as Rector of St Luke's and Christ Church, Chelsea, he was elevated to the Deanery.
He held several positions, including Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Southwark, which led to his appointment as the first Vicar of the reunited parish of St Andrew's and St Mark's in Surbiton. He was then promoted to Canon Treasurer at Southwark Cathedral, followed by a period as Rector of two churches in Chelsea before being elevated to the Deanery.