Rural Team Vicar — Inspiring Worship & Community Outreach

Church of England; Bledlow; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Church of England seeks a Team Vicar for a rural parish. The role emphasizes prayerful leadership, engaging faith, and building relationships across communities. The post focuses on ministry alongside a Team Rector and a parish administrator to allow more time for pastoral care and worship development.

Ideal candidates will be strong communicators, capable Bible teachers, and able to encourage lay gifts while maintaining the church’s central traditions. Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Prayerful, approachable and energetic pastor with an engaging Christian faith.
• Heart for rural ministry and enjoyment of working with people of all ages.
• Visible presence, building meaningful relationships across communities.
• Able to honour central tradition while developing accessible, imaginative worship.
• Good communicator and Bible teacher who helps people grow in faith.
• Encourage lay gifts, practical action and structured pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and leadership within a rural parish.
• Preach, teach Bible and support worship that is accessible to all.
• Foster relationships across communities and with lay leaders.
• Support and develop a small parish team, including administration when needed.

Skills

Pastor with engaging faith

Strong communication

Bible teaching

Community engagement

Encourage lay gifts and pastoral care

Job description

Church of England seeks a Team Vicar for a rural parish. The role emphasizes prayerful leadership, engaging faith, and building relationships across communities. The post focuses on ministry alongside a Team Rector and a parish administrator to allow more time for pastoral care and worship development.

Ideal candidates will be strong communicators, capable Bible teachers, and able to encourage lay gifts while maintaining the church’s central traditions. Enhanced DBS is required.