Rector - St John the Baptist Parks & St Andrew Walcot, Swindon

Church of England; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of England in the Diocese of Bristol invites applications for Rector of St John the Baptist Parks & St Andrew Walcot, Swindon, a parish primed for growth and mission in priority communities.

The successful candidate will foster collaborative partnerships with schools and community partners, lead in prayer and discipleship, and expand open-door ministry while safeguarding and developing local outreach across Parks and Walcot for lasting gospel impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in parish ministry.
• Ability to work with community partners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead the parish of St John the Baptist Parks & St Andrew Walcot, Swindon in gospel growth.
• Develop partnerships with schools and community groups to grow mission.
• Foster prayer life, discipleship, and open-door ministry across Parks and Walcot.
• Oversee pastoral care and worship, ensuring safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Encouraging personality

Collaborative with schools

Mission-minded

Prayerful disposition

Education

Ordained clergy

Job description

Rector — St John the Baptist Parks & St Andrew Walcot, Swindon

Where gospel hope shows in real community life

Parks and Walcot are two lively, diverse estates. Our two churches are faithful congregations who love Jesus and long to grow.

This is a parish which is resourced to grow:

• New funding for Children & Families Worker and admin help.


• Major Government investment through Pride in Place in Walcot East


• Support from Bristol Diocese Priority Communities Network


• Strong community activities and open-door ministry

We are looking for a priest who is:

• Encouraging, patient and hopeful


• A natural collaborator with schools and community partners


• Excited by mission in Priority Communities


• Rooted in prayer and growing in their own love for Jesus

If you feel called to help a church family grow in confidence, deepen in discipleship and serve its neighbourhood with compassion and joy, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role please contact The Ven Christopher Bryan Archdeacon of Malmesbury [e-mail].

Closing date: 11 October 2026

Familiarisation and interviews: Monday 23 November 2026

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversityenriches us and are dedicated to the promotion of equality where all are able flourish. Disabled people and those ofglobal majority heritage are currently under-represented in our Diocese so we welcome applications from clergy in these groups.

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check