Priest in Charge (Vicar Designate)

Diocese of Bath & Wells

A new beginning!  A wonderful opportunity for a creative, passionate and prayerful priest to work with five Church congregations building on previous clergy’s legacy and extending our reach into local communities, including our Church schools. 

Key role attributes are:

  • Able to both lead and listen, inspire and initiate
  • Good communication skills, sense of humour and a collaborative “can do” approach
  • Enthusiasm for developing lay ministry and participation
  • Comfortable with traditional and innovative styles of worship
  • Experienced in working with children and young people
  • Enthusiastic to mould our two parishes into a new UNITED Benefice

We can offer:

  • Opportunity to grow new areas of mission and ministry
  • Opportunity to steer the appointment of a 0.5 House for Duty Priest (post currently vacant)
  • Support from several retired clergy, a Reader and three trained lay workers
  • Excellent administrative support
  • Friendly and welcoming congregations, willing to engage in collaborative leadership and open to new ways of worshipping and engaging with our communities
  • Spacious and well-maintained house close to well-regarded schools, excellent transport facilities, wide-ranging community facilities and beautiful countryside

 

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