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Priest-in-Charge - The East Trent Group of Parishes

Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/126131/10546

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Office Holder
Contract Details:
Full Time
Salary/Stipend:
£34,950
Working Hours:
Full Time
Location:
Besthorpe, Collingham, Girton, Harby, Holme, L-angford, North & South Clifton, South Scarle, Thorney and Winthorpe
Closing Date:
15/09/2026
Vacancy Category:
Clergy: Incumbent / Priest in Charge
Business Unit:
Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
Organizational Unit:
Church Commissioners

Introduction

Priest-in-Charge – The East Trent Group of Parishes

Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham

A Transformational Leadership Opportunity

East Trent Benefice seeks a prayerful, mission-focused Priest-in-Charge to lead their group of rural churches along the Trent valley into growth, discipleship and renewed outreach and establish a centre of strength in Collingham.

The Opportunity

  • Lead spiritual and strategic growth across the benefice.
  • Develop worship, discipleship, mission and community engagement.
  • Equip lay leaders and strengthen outreach to children, young people and young adults.

We Offer

  • Committed congregations, lay teams, retired clergy and administrative support.
  • Beautiful rural villages, historic churches and excellent community links.
  • A clear opportunity to shape transformational change.

Appointment Details

This Transformational Change Appointment is initially for three years, with review and potential to extend or become permanent.

If you feel called to lead growth and share the hope of Christ in rural communities, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation, please contact the Archdeacon’s Support Officer (adsupport@southwell.anglican.org)

Closing date: 15th September 

Interview dates: 4th / 5th November

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