Vicar of Cleveleys St Andrew

Introduction

Rooted in the love of Christ, we exist to bless the people of Cleveleys in Jesus’ name.

Are you a prayerful, compassionate priest with a heart for community, a love for people of all ages, and a passion to see the local church grow?  

St Andrew’s is a warm, welcoming and inclusive parish on the Fylde Coast, set in the thriving seaside town of Cleveleys. We are a church family drawn from a variety of traditions, united in a desire to worship, serve and grow together in God’s love. 

Our Vision

Led by Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to:

• Worshipping in ways that are accessible, engaging and rooted in faith
• Welcoming all with warmth, acceptance and belonging
• Serving our local community with compassion and generosity
• Growing together in discipleship, confidence and outreach

We seek a priest who is:

• Spiritually grounded and prayerful, rooted in scripture and open to the Holy Spirit 
• Approachable and pastoral, able to connect with people of all ages 
• An inspiring and collaborative leader, who encourages others and develops gifts 
• A confident communicator, able to share faith clearly and engagingly 
• Committed to children, young people and families 
• Mission-minded and community-focused, eager to take the church beyond its walls 
• Self-aware and resilient, with a healthy rhythm of life and ministry

We are excited about the future and expectant about what God will do next. Could you be the person to lead us into this new season?

Closing date: 19th July 2026

Interviews will be held on: 12th August 2026

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Archdeacon David Picken david.picken@blackburn.anglican.org

The Diocese of Blackburn believes that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK Minority Ethnic/ Global Majority Heritage backgrounds  

Diocese of Blackburn are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We expect all clergy to share this commitment and promote a culture of safeguarding vigilance and care.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Undertake an Enhanced DBS check
• Complete all required safeguarding training
• Adhere to the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and practice guidance

For information about Blackburn diocese please follow this link https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/ 

For information on making an application through Pathways please follow this link https://jobs.churchofengland.org/HELP/candidate-faq/