Vicar - St Barnabas, Mitcham

Introduction

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. 

For an informal chat about the role, please contact the Archdeacon of Lambeth, the Ven Simon Gates: simon.gates@southwark.anglican.org

Closing date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Parish visit for shortlisted candidates: Saturday 25 July 2026
Interview: Tuesday 28 July 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.