Part-time Incumbent

Ministry Support Officer & Flourish Co; Chester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St John’s Guilden Sutton and St Peter’s Plemstall are seeking a part-time incumbent for a semi-rural benefice near Chester. The post covers Sunday duties and 3½ days per week in return for a 50% stipend.

Strong links with the church school, Messy Church and Café Kids are emphasised, with a supportive lay leadership and a good modern parsonage provided. The successful candidate will lead in Gospel-centered ministry, cultivate faith in daily life, and work collegiately with parish teams, ensuring

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong Gospel-centered ministry and pastoral leadership.
• Commitment to growing God's Kingdom and teaching faith in daily life.
• Ability to collaborate with church school, Messy Church and youth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sunday worship and 3.5 days per week of church duties.
• Provide safeguarding leadership and promote a safe church environment.
• Inspire and nurture gifts of others, develop outreach and community links.

Job description

St John's Guilden Sutton and St Peter's Plemstall

St John’s Guilden Sutton and St Peter’s Plemstall

We are seeking a part-time incumbent for this semi-rural benefice of central church tradition near the cathedral city of Chester. The post is for Sunday duties plus 3½ days per week in return for a 50% stipend. There are strong links with the church school, and committed and supportive lay leadership. A good modern parsonage is provided.

We need a leader who is:

Firmly rooted in the Gospel and demonstrates Christian love in action.

Committed to seeing God’s Kingdom grow in our parishes as we discover and share his transforming love.

Able to inspire, encourage and teach us to live out our faith in daily life, listening to what God is calling us to do in our parishes.

Warm, empathetic and approachable by people of all ages and backgrounds.

An effective communicator with good presentation skills.

Passionate about reaching the younger generations for Christ and able to lead us in building on our relationship with Guilden Sutton C of E Primary School and our work in Messy Church and Café Kids.

A good organiser and team player, able to delegate while identifying, developing and using the gifts of others.

Able to recognise, nurture and build on the strengths of our churches, whilst being realistic about what we can achieve with the resources we have.

Able to embrace and lead the introduction of helpful innovations, including in worship, whilst being respectful of past traditions.

Able to provide strong leadership in safeguarding, encouraging everyone to participate in the creation of a safe and welcoming environment.

Interviews:20 October

For an informal conversation, please contact:

Safeguarding

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.

Safeguarding

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

Parish Profile - St. John's St. Peter's - Final Draft March 2026 .pdf

St Peter's Plemstall Parish Fact Sheet 2026 v1 .pdf

St John's Guilden Sutton Audited Accounts for 2025 .pdf

St Peter's Plemstall Audited Accounts for 2025 .pdf

Guilden Sutton and Plemstall Application form .docx