Team Vicar

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Wednesfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St James, Fordhouses and The Good Shepherd, Low Hill, are seeking a Team Vicar to lead three charismatic evangelical churches that prioritise the Spirit and the Word and are eager to grow.

This is a significant opportunity to help shape the next season of evangelism, discipleship and growth, building on strong community connections.

Qualifications

• Loves Jesus and has experience of leading people to faith.
• Outward-looking and able to join in with community initiatives.
• Depends on the Holy Spirit and expects lives to be transformed.
• Values promoting God’s Word through faithful preaching and teaching.
• Can work collaboratively to shape vision across a three-church parish.
• Committed to growing disciples and developing others in ministry.

Responsibilities

• Lead St James, Fordhouses and The Good Shepherd, Low Hill as a Team Vicar.
• Shape evangelism, discipleship and growth in the next season.
• Provide pastoral leadership across three churches in partnership with a shared Team Rector.

Skills

Leadership

Preaching

Discipleship

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Job description

We are seeking a Team Vicar to lead St James, Fordhouses and The Good Shepherd, Low Hill - two charismatic evangelical churches that recognise the priority of the Spirit and the Word and are eager to grow.

This is a significant opportunity to help shape the next season of evangelism, discipleship and growth, building on strong community connections.

We are looking for someone who:

• Loves Jesus and has experience of leading people to faith.
• Is outward-looking, able to see and join in with what God is doing in the community.
• Depends on the Holy Spirit and expects lives to be transformed.
• Greatly values promoting God’s Word through faithful preaching and teaching.
• Can work collaboratively, helping to shape vision across a team parish.
• Is committed to growing disciples and developing others in ministry.

We offer:

• A supportive team ministry with three churches working closely together.
• Encouraging signs of spiritual hunger in the community.
• Committed and developing lay leadership.
• A deep desire to see God move by His Spirit supported by regular and lively prayer.
• Administrative support and a collaborative Team Rector.

All applicants should normally have 3 years experience in the Church of England or another Anglican church in the British Isles.

Enquiries:please contact the Archdeacon of Walsall, The Ven. Liz Jackson on 01543 622590 or email
and the Team Rector: The Revd Dr Ian Poole on 07932 120957 or email

Closing Date:25 September 2026
Familiarisation Day:21 October 2026
Interviews:28 October 2026