Priest in Charge of Kingstanding, St Luke

Introduction

The Bishop of Birmingham wishes to appoint a Priest in Charge of St Luke, Kingstanding

The parish is under the extended episcopal oversight of the Bishop of Oswestry.

St Luke’s is a warm and welcoming parish Church in the outer estate of Kingstanding in the North of Birmingham.

The Bishop of Birmingham is seeking a prayerful priest who will accompany this ‘modern catholic’ parish on a journey of growth and deepening of discipleship. The parish is a vibrant hub of social and spiritual activity and is ambitious to grow with an organised and inspiring priest to help them become a beacon of faith, hope and love for the community they are called to serve. 

The ideal candidate will be:

•An energetic and active priest who can flourish in a modern catholic tradition and who is also affiliated to The Society and/or a member of SSC

•A leader in faith who can engage warmly with people 

•A priest who is organised and visionary in exploring the significant potential of this parish to grow  

•An inspiring preacher and teacher of the faith that will build on the strong foundation laid down by previous vicars and lay leaders

For the Parish Profile please see below

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 on ChrisB@cofebirmingham.com

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Those interested are encouraged to contact the Archdeacon of Birmingham The Ven Jenny Tomlinson on jennyt@cofebirmingham.com 

Closing Date: Sunday 26th July 2026

Interviews: TBA

As part of the interview process, following successful shortlisting, candidates will be required to meet either with the Diocesan Bishop or Suffragan Bishop before a panel interview.

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 a 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.