Rector of Holy Trinity, Broadstairs

The Church of England; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused church in Broadstairs is seeking an inspirational Rector to lead into a new ministry phase. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who nurtures gifts, embraces creativity in liturgy, and is committed to an inclusive community. This role offers an opportunity for spiritual growth and engagement in a friendly parish environment, with strong support from a dedicated team.

Benefits

Warm parish community

Supportive team

Spacious home and garden

Qualifications

• A collaborative leader who nurtures others' gifts.
• Creative and innovative in liturgical traditions.
• Visible and approachable within the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the parish into a new phase of ministry.
• Enhance choral and sacramental traditions.
• Become known as a compassionate pastor.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Creativity and innovation

Strong faith and pastoral care

Visibility and approachability

Inclusive ethos

Job description

Overview

The well established and thriving parish of Holy Trinity in Broadstairs is seeking an inspirational Rector for this single benefice to lead us into a new and exciting phase of our ministry.

We can offer you

• A warm, friendly and welcoming parish community.
• A liberal Anglo-Catholic congregation that values its liturgical worship and high quality music.
• A parish that is praying for growth in numbers, in spiritual commitment and in service to our wider community.
• A church building in good repair with very good facilities, a full and supportive team of wardens, administrative support, Deanery Synod reps, PCC and retired Associate Clergy.
• A spacious detached home and garden minutes from both beach and town.

The parish is praying for someone who

• Is a collaborative leader who recognises the gifts of others and will nurture them to develop their own ministries and roles.
• Will be creative and innovative in enhancing the choral, sacramental and liturgical traditions of the parish.
• Can guide our parish with an enthusiastic and vibrant faith that will inspire us to grow in faith together.
• Will be visible within the parish and wider community and become known as an approachable and compassionate pastor, who has a sense of fun and enjoys a challenge.
• Will embrace our inclusive ethos

Full details can be found in the parish profile. For an initial informal discussion please contact the Archdeacon of Canterbury, the Venerable Dr Will Adam, via Caroline Hemington (01227 473597).

Closing date : Monday 12 January 2026

Interviews : Monday 2 February 2026