Vicar and Priest-in-Charge

Derby Diocese; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Derby invites applications for a prayerful, collaborative vicar to lead three parishes—St Mark’s Winshill, St Wystan’s Bretby, and Immanuel Stapenhill. You will inspire worship, nurture discipleship, and strengthen outreach while honouring differing traditions within the churches and local communities.

You will be supported by churchwardens, PCCs, and a dedicated ministry team; the vicarage is a spacious four-bedroom home in Winshill. Safeguarding is a priority; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Inspire worship and discipleship across three distinct churches.

Responsibilities

• Inspire worship and discipleship across three distinct churches, embracing varied traditions while encouraging growth and creativity.
• Be a visible presence in Winshill, Bretby and Stapenhill, building relationships within the church and wider community.
• Lead with openness and sensitivity, working with lay teams to nurture faith and strengthen outreach.
• Engage with all ages, especially children, young people and families, and develop links with local schools and organisations.
• Champion inclusion and pastoral care, offering hospitality in contexts of social and economic challenge.

Job description

Are you a prayerful, collaborative leader with a heart for mission and community?

We are seeking someone who will:

• Inspire worship and discipleship across three distinct churches,
  embracing their varied traditions while encouraging growth and creativity.
• Be a visible presence in Winshill, Bretby and Stapenhill, building relationships within the church and wider community.
• Lead with openness and sensitivity, working alongside committed lay teams to nurture faith and strengthen outreach.
• Engage with all ages, especially children, young people and families, and develop links with local schools and organisations.
• Champion inclusion and pastoral care, offering hope and hospitality in contexts of social and economic challenge.

These parishes offer a rich mix of rural and suburban life. St Mark’s in Winshill is a hub of community activity with strong outreach and eco-church commitment. St Wystan’s in Bretby provides a faithful rural presence with deep roots and a warm welcome. Immanuel, Stapenhill, serves a growing estate with a flexible building and a vision to be the spiritual heart of its community. Together, they share a longing to grow younger, deepen discipleship, and explore new ways of being church.

You will be supported by experienced churchwardens, PCCs, and a dedicated ministry team. The vicarage is a spacious four-bedroom home in Winshill, close to schools and local amenities.

The Diocese of Derby is committed to safeguarding. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. For information on safeguarding and recruitment checks, visit https://bit.ly/DODSaferRecruitment.

For an informal conversation, contact:
The Venerable Matthew Trick, Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire [e-mail] | 01332 388684

Closing date: Friday 8th January 2027, noon
Interviews: Thursday 4th February 2027
Apply at: derby.anglican.org/vacancies