Assistant Curate, to be known as Associate Priest : Benefice of Littleborough (Interim post)

The Church of England; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading religious organization in Greater Manchester seeks a confident and inspirational team player to lead in mission and growth. This role involves developing strong links with the Mission Community and local schools, ensuring collaborative ministry, and inspiring congregations in outreach. The ideal candidate will have a strong faith, commitment to safeguarding, and enthusiasm for working with children and families. Interviews are set for March 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• A person of strong faith, engaged in sustained prayer.
• Commitment to the Diocesan Mission Goals.
• Ability to inspire and lead local communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ministry with a mission-focused approach.
• Develop links with the Mission Community and local schools.
• Strengthen congregational engagement in mission.

Skills

Strong faith and sustained prayer

Commitment to a strong Safeguarding culture

Ability to develop positive links with the community

Experience with different traditions and worship styles

Collaborative ministry

Engagement with children and families

Job description

The PCCs and Patrons are looking for a confident and inspirational team player, enthusiastic about developing the ministry of the whole church, committed to leading them in mission and growth and developing links with the Mission Community and the Deanery.

She / he will

• be a person of strong faith and sustained prayer
• be committed to a strong Safeguarding culture
• be committed to the Diocesan Mission Goals of Growing, Nurturing and Serving and the key themes of Growing Younger; Church Planting and Revitalisation; Developing Missional Leaders - Lay and Ordained; and Mission Renewal.
• be purposeful about developing positive links with the Mission Community and the Deanery
• be able to hold together different traditions and worship styles
• be committed to collaborative ministry
• be able to make Christ known to new Christians and able to deepen and develop the faith of all
• be keen to reach and draw in the local communities and able to inspire the congregations to strengthen and develop mission to them
• be enthusiastic about work with children, young people and families, both in schools and in church, and committed to maintaining and developing our relationship with schools
• be able to lead on, or learn about, buildings and stewardship

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th March 2026.