Vicar: Dual-Parish Leadership in Worship & Outreach

The Church Of England; Swanley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of England invites applications for a Vicar to lead Holy Trinity Sittingbourne and St Bartholomew’s Bobbing, sharing in the cure of souls and guiding worship, prayer, and mission across both parish communities.

You will nurture disciples, foster intergenerational church life, collaborate with churchwardens, lay ministers and local schools, and steward buildings and resources while upholding safeguarding, inclusion and outreach to neighbours in need.

Qualifications

• A person of prayer, integrity and spiritual maturity, rooted in Scripture and Spirit.
• Confident preacher and teacher who communicates gospel clearly to all ages.
• Approachable pastor with compassion for all life stages.
• Experience leading worship across styles, including contemporary forms.
• Collaborative leader who develops lay and staff gifts.
• Heart for evangelism, growth and disciple-making in communities.
• Commitment to ministry with children, youth and families.
• Ability to lead more than one parish with prioritisation.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and good governance.
• Ability to work with schools and community partners.
• Emotional resilience and adaptability in change.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual leadership and worship across parishes.
• Discipleship and formation through teaching, prayer and small groups.
• Pastoral care including baptisms, weddings, funerals and visits.
• Mission and evangelism to reach new people and strengthen welcome.
• Children, youth and families ministry development.
• Collaborative leadership with churchwardens, PCC and volunteers.
• Safeguarding culture and inclusive practice.
• Governance and stewardship of buildings and resources.

Skills

Prayerful leadership

Preaching ability

Pastoral care

Discipleship & formation

Collaborative leadership

Evangelism & church growth

Children, youth & families ministry

Safeguarding & inclusion

Governance & stewardship

Community partnerships

Education

Anglican ordination

Job description

The Church of England invites applications for a Vicar to lead Holy Trinity Sittingbourne and St Bartholomew’s Bobbing, sharing in the cure of souls and guiding worship, prayer, and mission across both parish communities.

You will nurture disciples, foster intergenerational church life, collaborate with churchwardens, lay ministers and local schools, and steward buildings and resources while upholding safeguarding, inclusion and outreach to neighbours in need.