Priest in Charge - Monarch's Way Benefice

Church of England; Wincanton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rectory housing

Rural living in Somerset

Job summary

The Church of England in rural South Somerset seeks a Priest-in-Charge for the Monarch's Way Benefice, uniting four parishes: Charlton Musgrove, Cucklington with Stoke Trister and Bayford, Pen Selwood and Wincanton. The role offers leadership in a growing community and a large Rectory in Wincanton.

Join a team of lay leaders and clergy as you guide worship, mission, and outreach, with DBS disclosure required and dates for applications and interviews noted in the advert.

Job description

New Benefice Looking for Priest-in-Charge with wings!

The four parishes of Charlton Musgrove, Cucklington with Stoke Trister and Bayford, Pen Selwood and Wincanton in the proposed Monarch's Way Benefice are enjoying working together with a growing sense of identity and vision; and are looking for a new Priest who will relish being part of something new and exciting in beautiful South Somerset.

Could you be the 'Angel' of our benefice who will:

• herald the good news and bring light into the darkness and trust that God is in control;
• bring in a new beginning in which children and the next generation of people will be even more important;
• be caring and draw more people into a life of faith in Jesus and the churches of the benefice;
• be welcoming and encourage us to work alongside you - bringing a message that says 'come with me';
• (may) be musical;
• bring a big fanfare to help us celebrate the new benefice
• be cheeky!

What we offer:

• The support of committed lay teams, PCCs, Readers, Lay worship ministers, a part-time administrator, clergy colleagues with PTO, and many willing disciples who will welcome and want to work alongside you
• Four parishes already working together and preparing the way for you to lead us
• Life in a stunning part of rural Somerset
• A large home at The Rectory in Wincanton, offering modern living accommodation with extensive gardens, a short walk from Wincanton church, schools and town centre

Could this be you? We hope and pray that together we will grow and flourish as we wholeheartedly serve God and work alongside as you lead us into what we believe will be a much-blessed future following the Monarch's way.

Applications to be received by: 12pm 9th November 2026

Visits and interviews: 1st / 2nd December 2026

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.