Community Vicar 0.5

DIOCESE OF ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH CHURCH BUILDINGS MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP TRUST; Truro; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Church Buildings Management Partnership Trust invites a vicar to lead a vibrant evangelical single parish benefice in Bury St Edmunds. We are seeking an engaging communicator and leader rooted in Bible-based faith, comfortable with varied worship styles, and passionate about reaching children, young people and the wider community within our parish and town.

In return, we offer a committed team of lay leaders, a modern church building, safeguarding

Qualifications

• Rooted in Bible-based faith and preaching.
• Engaging communicator and team leader.
• Experience with children, youth and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the parish in worship and mission.
• Pastoral care and safeguarding commitments.
• Develop community links and youth work.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Biblical faith

Worship styles

Youth outreach

Education

Theology degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about mission, community and discipleship?

We are a vibrant, welcoming evangelical single parish benefice with a distinctive ecumenical outlook, serving a growing community in Bury St Edmunds. We are seeking a Vicar to lead us into the next chapter of our life and mission.

We are looking for someone who is an engaging communicator and leader, rooted in Bible-based faith, comfortable with varied worship styles, and passionate about reaching children, young people, families and the wider community.

In return, we offer a committed team of lay leaders and volunteers, a spacious well-located vicarage, a committed congregation, established community links, a modern church building and excellent opportunities for mission.

Come and help us grow in faith, numbers and impact within the community.

The DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All postholders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.

Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

For further information please contact the Archdeacon of Sudbury on 07900 990073.

Closing Date: 17November 2026

Interview Dates: 7-8December 2026

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