House for Duty Local Minister and Associate Priest

Diocese of Bath

Would you like to work in a rural benefice but be centred in just one small church?  Then this is the opportunity. Thanks to a 19th Century trust, with us you have the opportunity of being the Local Minister of just one small village (Population: 400, Electoral Roll: 22) and of being in that church every Sunday!

We are seeking someone who:

  • thrives in rural ministry and enjoys the challenge of leading just one church
  • likes to be visible, active and known in the community
  • enjoys working collaboratively with others

Someone who:

  • is keen to work with young families who are actively exploring their faith
  • would enjoy worshipping in and working alongside a small congregation
  • enjoys teaching in small groups
  • has a proven ability to work with the wider community

We can offer you:

  • the enthusiastic support of a small, committed team of volunteers based in Redhill
  • the support of an experienced incumbent, three licensed Readers and a Benefice Administrator
  • the freedom to use your God-given skills across the wider Wrington benefice (5 churches)
  • a modern 4 bedroomed house just off the A38
  • proximity to the Mendip hills, the North Somerset coast and the cultural centres of Bath and Bristol.  For further travel, it’s just 5 minutes to Bristol International Airport or 2½  hours by train to London

Notable dates

Applications to be received by Sunday 17 May
Interviews:  Thursday 4 June 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.bathandwells.org.uk.