Vicar

Chelmsford Diocese; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Diocese seeks their next priest for St James and St John, one parish in two buildings, a lively community with strong lay ministry and active family work, on the edge of London with excellent transport links.

The role aims to build on this tradition and develop outreach to children, young people and families, with the potential to become vicar of St Thomas’s as the three communities deepen their collaboration.

Job description

Description:

Do you feel called to support active lay ministry?

Are you excited by a wide range of opportunities?

Have you experience of bringing the Gospel to children, young people and families?

These two parishes, on the edge of East London, are looking for their next priest. They are praying for somebody who can build on a rich tradition of active lay ministry and community engagement. Especially in the development of work with children, young people and families.

St James and St John are one parish and one worshipping community gathering in two buildings, St Thomas’s sits within a rural and commuter belt community on the very edge of London. Both church communities are lively with high levels of lay ministry, busy congregations and much going on. They are actively exploring the possibility of becoming a plurality and we envisage that the person appointed as priest in charge at St Thomas’s will become their vicar.

The three communities sit on the edge of London, with fantastic transport links into London and out into Essex. The vicarage is a large house located in the middle of the three communities.

Parish profile and Summary of Standard Terms of Appointment are available from our diocese website, please click the button below.

To arrange an informal conversation about this role, or for an application pack please contact Julie Nagle, PA to the Archdeacon of Barking at: [e-mail]

Closing date: 21 October 2026

Interviews: 2 December 2026

Role subject to an enhanced DBS check