Incumbent

Diocese of Chester; Bebington; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Chester invites a full-time incumbent to lead Christ Church Higher Bebington Parish on the Wirral peninsula, a traditional parish with a busy, modern community centre. You will inspire and energise us in our shared mission, encourage our community to come and see, and help build God’s kingdom by building connections with children, young people and families and making the church open and welcoming.

Interviews: 15 January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and energise us in our shared mission and help build God’s kingdom
• Build meaningful connections with children, young people, and families
• Help us grow as an open and welcoming faith community

Job description

We are seeking a full-time incumbent for this thriving parish of central tradition on the beautiful Wirral peninsula.

We need a leader who is able to:

Inspire and energise us in our shared mission, encourage our community to ‘come and see’ and help build God’s kingdom

Build meaningful connections with children, young people, and families

Help us grow as an open and welcoming faith community

What we offer:

A warm welcome from an active and engaged local community

A building complex comprising a traditional church and busy and modern multi-purpose community centre

A willing support team including a self-supported Associate Minister, Children and Families Worker, Lay Readers, Pastoral Workers and numerous other enthusiastic volunteers

You will find us to be a supportive, creative and outward-looking congregation. Could God be calling you to join us?

Interviews: 15th January 2027

For an informal conversation, please contact:

The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.

Applicants are required to submit relevant training certificates with their applications. They will not be shortlisted unless they can provide an assurance of up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid DBS check for their current post.

Diversity

We will welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Christ Church Higher Bebington Parish Profile .pdf

Christ Church Higher Bebington Fact Sheet (1) .docx

Christ Church Higher Bebington Application Formdocx .docx