Rector of the Mulbarton benefice

Church of England; South Norfolk; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Church of England in South Norfolk seeks a motivated and energetic Rector with a missional heart who is prayerful, rooted in Scripture, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. You will be a strong Bible teacher, able to make Scripture relevant and alive for today, and capable of nurturing the talents and capabilities of the congregations.

This role requires a commitment to church growth, the ability to work with independence while building up the lay support team, and comfort across the full range of

Qualifications

• Prayerful, rooted in Scripture, and Spirit-led.
• Strong Bible teaching ability and the skill to make Scripture relevant today.
• Able to nurture the talents and capabilities of the congregations.
• Committed to church growth and mission.
• Able to work with a degree of independence while building up the lay support team.
• Comfortable across the full range of traditions in the benefice.
• A good communicator who can lead and inspire.

Skills

Prayerful

Bible teaching

Nurture congregations

Church growth

Independent working

Inclusive of traditions

Good communicator

Job description

Following Jesus, sharing the journey

Four parishes rooted in Scripture and reaching out in love to their communities in South Norfolk, six miles south-west of Norwich City centre. We long to be churches genuinely rooted in Christ, growing in faith, and actively engaged with our communities.

We are looking for a motivated and energetic Rector with a missional heart, who is

• prayerful, rooted in Scripture, close to Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit
• a good Bible teacher, able to make Scripture relevant and alive for today
• able to nurture the talents and capabilities of the congregations
• committed to church growth
• able to work with a degree of independence while building up the lay support team
• comfortable across the full range of traditions in the benefice
• A good communicator

Closing date: 11:59 pm Friday 6 November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 2 December 2026