Vicar - St Barnabas, Mitcham

Church of England; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St Barnabas in Mitcham invites a vicar to guide our parish in the next stage of our journey, inspiring our congregational mission. We seek a leader with a clear growth vision, a preaching gift, and a warm pastoral presence, who will support children’s, youth and families ministry and strengthen community links.

Applicants should have solid leadership experience and the ability to steer the church in a sustainable direction within the Diocese of Southwark.

Qualifications

• Must have a clear vision for growth and outreach, especially to younger generations.
• Gift for preaching and challenging the congregation in daily living.
• Warm pastoral presence offering care to all ages and communities.
• Plan to enable children’s, youth and families ministry.
• Strong organisational and leadership experience to steer the church forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead the church in a stable and sustainable direction.
• Inspire and guide the congregation in mission to Mitcham.
• Strengthen links with the local community and collaborate with partners.
• Develop and implement children’s, youth and families ministry.

Skills

Vision for growth

Preaching

Pastoral presence

Community engagement

Leadership experience

Job description

St Barnabas is a warm and welcoming parish in the liberal Anglo-Catholic tradition. We are an inclusive, friendly and faithful congregation who care deeply about our church and our community.

We wish to appoint a new vicar who can guide us through the next stage of our journey by inspiring the congregation in our mission to Mitcham. We are looking for someone with:

• a clear vision for growth, particularly for reaching younger generations;
• a gift for preaching, who will challenge us in how we live day-to-day;
• a warm, pastoral presence, available to the congregation and community and offering care to all ages;
• a plan to enable children’s, youth and families ministry;
• the skills to strengthen links with the community;
• good organisational and leadership experience, who can lead the church in a stable and sustainable direction.

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026
Parish visit for shortlisted candidates: Saturday 24 October 2026
Interview: Monday 26 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 people of UKME heritage.

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 Barred Lists check. Our whistleblowing and recruitment of ex-offenders policies can be found here.