Part-time Incumbent 0.6

Diocese of Chester; Ashton-in-Makerfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rectory included (4 bedrooms)

Friendly church family

Volunteer team support

Historic church dating to 1304

Job summary

The Anglican parish of St Martin's, Ashton Upon Mersey, seeks a part-time incumbent to lead with warmth and a passion for sacramental ministry. You will be a pastor and a leader who values collaboration with lay ministries and volunteers within a friendly, welcoming Anglo-Catholic tradition.

The post offers a four-bedroom rectory and a strong team, with opportunities to sustain worship in a historic church dating back to 1304, while engaging with the local community and schools near Manchester.

Qualifications

• Pastoral leadership within an Anglo-Catholic parish.
• Commitment to pastoral work from cradle to grave.
• Ability to nurture lay ministry and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and sacramental life in the parish.
• Develop and support lay ministry and volunteers.
• Oversee resources, buildings and parish planning.

Skills

Anglo-Catholic identity

Pastoral care

Collaborative leadership

Worship leadership

Job description

The Society for the Maintenance of the Faith is seeking to appoint a part-time incumbent to the parish of Ashton, St Martin.

St. Martin’s is a friendly, caring church family in the modern Anglo-Catholic tradition where everyone is welcome. We are looking forward to the next stage of our journey and sharing it with a new Rector. We are praying for a person of faith, with a spirituality anchored in the sacraments, who will be among us as a pastor and leader, and a person who will inspire us so that together we can further God’s kingdom in the parish.

Situated on the northern edge of beautiful Cheshire countryside, close to Sale and within easy reach of Manchester and with excellent transport links, Ashton-Upon-Mersey has a population of approximately six and a half thousand, yet retains a village feel.

Looking for:

• An engaging and visible incumbent who will maintain our Anglo-Catholic identity
• A collaborative worker who can nurture our lay ministry
• Someone committed to pastoral work from cradle to grave
• A leader who can see potential in people, buildings, and resources

We can offer:

• A four-bed Rectory with spacious kitchen, enclosed rear-garden, off-road parking. Only two minutes walk from: church & hall, village centre, local infant and primary schools. Good transport links – Metrolink to Manchester city centre and beyond; good motorway links via the M60
• A friendly and sociable church family keen to welcome you and work with you.
• Support from an active team of volunteers including Churchwardens, PCC, Ministry Team, and Verger
• Leading and developing worship in a beautiful historic church dating back to 1304

The General Secretary of The Society for the Maintenance of the Faith, The Reverend Father Philip Corbett, will also be pleased to hear from potential applicants: [e-mail]

This post is open to women and to men, and we will particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Applicants are required to submit relevant safeguarding training certificates with their applications.

- Closing date: 3rd January 2027

- Interviews: 25th January 2027

The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We will not shortlist candidates unless they can provide an assurance of up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid DBS check for their current post.

Candidates are required to submit relevant training certificates with their applications. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.

Parish profile - St Martin's, Ashton Upon Mersey .pdf

Parish fact sheet St Martin's, Ashton upon Mersey .pdf

Annual report St Martin's, Ashton upon Mersey .pdf

St Martin's Upon Mersey application form .docx