Part-Time Rector for Cocking & Surrounding Parishes

Church of England; Cocking; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rectory housing

Job summary

The Church of England Diocese of Chichester invites applications for the Rector of Cocking with West Lavington, Bepton and Heyshott. The benefice sits within South Downs National Park, offering a half-post with an expectation of 3.5 days per week including Sunday duties. A large Rectory with views of the Downs is provided, and ministry supported by three parishes.

Closing date: Thu 3 December 2026. Interview: Thu 7 January 2027. Safeguarding requirements apply as part of pre-appointment checks.

Qualifications

• Thrives on building relationships with people of all ages and stages of life and faith.
• Has the spiritual gift of preaching and teaching, with a proven ability to nurture both new to faith and committed Christians.
• Comfortable in the modern Catholic tradition and capable of leading a range of worship styles and expressions.
• Fruitful record in ministry to children, young people and their families.

Skills

Relationship building

Preaching

Teaching

Worship leadership

Ministry to families

Job description

The Church of England Diocese of Chichester invites applications for the Rector of Cocking with West Lavington, Bepton and Heyshott. The benefice sits within South Downs National Park, offering a half-post with an expectation of 3.5 days per week including Sunday duties. A large Rectory with views of the Downs is provided, and ministry supported by three parishes.

Closing date: Thu 3 December 2026. Interview: Thu 7 January 2027. Safeguarding requirements apply as part of pre-appointment checks.