Vicar – St Mary the Virgin, Finedon

Peterborough; Finedon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s, Finedon is seeking a Vicar to lead a thriving single-church parish with a strong musical tradition and excellent school links.

The role calls for warmth in worship, creative leadership, and a commitment to growing the gifts of others within a supportive lay and ordained team.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship with warmth, creativity and confidence.
• Engage children, families and newcomers while building on the choral tradition.
• Encourage discipleship and develop the gifts of others.
• Strengthen links with schools and the wider community.
• Provide stable and collaborative leadership.

Job description

St Mary’s, Finedon is seeking a Vicar to lead a thriving single-church parish with a strong musical tradition, excellent school links, a dedicated Assistant Priest and committed lay leadership.

We are looking for a priest who will:

• Lead worship with warmth, creativity and confidence.
• Build on our choral tradition while engaging children, families and newcomers.
• Encourage discipleship and develop the gifts of others.
• Strengthen links with schools and wider community.
• Provide stable and collaborative leadership.

We offer:

• A warm and enthusiastic congregation.
• Strong lay and ordained ministry teams.
• A recently renewed Grade I listed church at the heart of the town.

If you are looking for a parish where you can put down roots, inspire faith and help shape the future, we would love to hear from you.