Team Vicar (HfD) for Bledlow with Saunderton and Horsenden

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

We are looking for a Team Vicar who:

• is a prayerful, approachable and energetic pastor with an engaging Christian faith
• has a heart for rural ministry and enjoys working with people of all ages
• will be a visible presence, building meaningful relationships across our communities
• can honour our central tradition while developing accessible, imaginative worship
• is a good communicator and Bible teacher who helps people grow in faith
• will encourage lay gifts, practical action and structured pastoral care

What we can offer:

• A paid part-time parish administrator, freeing the Team Vicar to focus on ministry
• A supportive Team Rector and ministry team offering prayer, support and practical cover
• Sound finances: no debt, nine months' general reserves, Parish Share paid in full and substantial repair funds
• A warm congregation, committed lay leaders, excellent music, three well-maintained churches and a modern vicarage

For an informal discussion please contact Revd Canon Chris Bull, Associate Archdeacon of Buckingham at [e-mail] or 07481 343440.

Closing date | Thursday, 5 November (midnight)
Interviews | 8/9 December 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure required