Vicar

The Church Of England Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local parish in Birmingham is seeking a Vicar to lead its spiritual life and community outreach. The ideal candidate will be an experienced priest ordained within the Church of England, focused on building a vibrant parish while nurturing the ministry of others. Responsibilities include leading services, fostering community engagement, and managing church resources effectively. This is a significant opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the congregation and surrounding community.

Qualifications

• Must have been ordained in the Church of England or a communion church.
• Must have exercised at least three years of ordained ministry.

Responsibilities

• Build on the parish growth agenda with the congregation.
• Develop and enable the ministry of others.
• Maximise opportunities for outreach.

Skills

Good communicator

Pastoral care

Resource management

Prayerful person

Education

Ordained in the Church of England or a church in communion

Three years of ordained ministry

Job description

St Martin’s Trustees as Patrons seek a Vicar for this largely residential outer estate parish (population c 15,300) 5 miles north‑west of Birmingham city centre, with typical schools, varied housing, shops and parks. The base for its life and outreach is a modern Grade 2 listed hexagonal church building with adjoining community hall, facing the James Watt Campus of Birmingham Metropolitan College.

The new priest, with the Curate in his third year and lay pastors within the congregation, will need to build on the parish growth agenda, develop and enable the ministry of others and maximise the opportunities for outreach. The generous liturgical space provides a fine setting for the parish’s modern catholic worship, with the Mass being at the heart of the church’s ministry. The priest will need to be a person of prayer, a good communicator and pastor, and able to manage resources with an eye to the future.

To view the Parish Profile please click here.

A Diocesan Profile for this post should be read prior to submitting an application, this is available from the Office & Site Manager to the Bishop of Birmingham, Chris Booth who can be emailed at [e-mail].

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date

Friday 23rd January 2026.

Interviews

Thursday 12th February 2026.

Contact

Interested candidates are welcome to contact the Archdeacon of Birmingham, the Ven. Jenny Tomlinson, for further conversation on 07769 200507 or [e-mail].

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those under‑represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.

The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre‑appointment checks, including references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

The Bishop of Birmingham looks for priests to serve as incumbents who have the capacity to grow local church in spiritual depth, in numbers, in confident witness, and in serious engagement with their community. Central to this is the task of identifying, encouraging and endorsing the ministry of others and entrusting them with real responsibility in the work of mission and outreach.

The priest appointed to this role must have been ordained in the Church of England or a church in communion with it and must have exercised at least three years ordained ministry. Those applying to be considered must have the right to work in the UK as this vacancy has does not yet qualify to sponsor a visa. The priest appointed will be an office holder under Common Tenure, and the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations will apply.

It is important that the priest appointed plays a full part in the life of the deanery, particularly Chapter and Synod, and in the wider programmes of the Diocese. Opportunities for ecumenical collaboration should also be pursued, and good relationships sought with other faith communities.