Vicar

New Wine; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Trinity Barnes, a parish in south-west London, seeks a vicar within the Barnes Team Ministry to lead with prayer, Bible focus and the Holy Spirit. The role includes growth in numbers and discipleship and investment in children, families and outreach.

The parish is self-funding a full stipend and offers substantial finances, good buildings, and a large Victorian vicarage beside the church; interviews and visits are scheduled in October 2026.

Qualifications

• To be appointed to an incumbent status post in the Diocese of Southwark, a priest must have served a title post in an Anglican church in the British Isles.
• Appointments subject to acceptable pre‑appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults Barred Lists check.

Responsibilities

• Pastor the parish with prayer, Bible focus and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
• Lead strategically with a vision for growth in numbers and discipleship.
• Invest in children, families, young people and outreach.

Job description

Vicar, Holy Trinity, Barnes, within the Barnes Team Ministry

Holy Trinity Barnes is an evangelical, orthodox and charismatic parish in south-west London which worships in a contemporary style and has an average attendance of 52. Though the post is house‑for‑duty, the parish self‑funds a full stipend and pays its parish share in full.

We are looking and praying for a vicar who will:

• pastor us with prayer, a focus on the Bible and dependence on the Holy Spirit
• lead strategically with a vision for growth in numbers and discipleship
• invest in children, families, young people and outreach

Our parish is not monolithic. It holds substantial wealth and also real need, and the Castelnau estate lies at its heart. Our congregation is already a wonderfully diverse mixture of ages, nationalities and backgrounds, and all are welcome among us.

We offer sound finances, buildings in good condition, gifted administrators and volunteers, a PCC willing to back change, and a large Victorian vicarage beside the church.

Parish visit for shortlisted candidates: Saturday 17 October 2026

Vicar, Holy Trinity, Barnes, within the Barnes Team Ministry

Holy Trinity Barnes is an evangelical, orthodox and charismatic parish in south-west London which worships in a contemporary style and has an average attendance of 52. Though the post is house‑for‑duty, the parish self‑funds a full stipend and pays its parish share in full.

We are looking and praying for a vicar who will:

• pastor us with prayer, a focus on the Bible and dependence on the Holy Spirit
• lead strategically with a vision for growth in numbers and discipleship
• invest in children, families, young people and outreach

Our parish is not monolithic. It holds substantial wealth and also real need, and the Castelnau estate lies at its heart. Our congregation is already a wonderfully diverse mixture of ages, nationalities and backgrounds, and all are welcome among us.

We offer sound finances, buildings in good condition, gifted administrators and volunteers, a PCC willing to back change, and a large Victorian vicarage beside the church.

Parish visit for shortlisted candidates: Saturday 17 October 2026

Interview: Monday 19 October 2026

To be appointed to an incumbent status post in the Diocese of Southwark, a priest must have served a title post in an Anglican church in the British Isles. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative Diocese, and particularly welcome applications from women and people of UKME heritage. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre‑appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults Barred Lists check.

the Diocese of Southwark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment, as outlined in the A Safe Church manual. Appointments are made according to the Church of England's Safer Recruitment Guidance, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children and Adults Barred Lists check. Our whistleblowing and recruitment of ex‑offenders policies can be found here.