Vicar of St Oswald's, Norbury in the Diocese of Southwark

Introduction

The Acting Bishop of Southwark wishes to appoint a

Vicar of St Oswald, Norbury

St Oswald’s is a joyful, welcoming and prayerful Church of England parish in south London, seeking a Vicar to lead us into the next chapter of our life and ministry. Rooted in worship, prayer and community life, we are a diverse and inclusive church family with a heart for all ages and backgrounds.

“We are a joyful, vibrant church where everyone belongs, united by our shared faith in Jesus Christ.”

Supported by committed lay leaders, St Oswald’s offers a collaborative and encouraging context for ministry, with real opportunities to deepen discipleship, strengthen pastoral care, grow work with children and families, and continue developing our presence in the wider community.

We are looking for a priest who is:

• Prayerful and spiritually grounded, with a love for worship
• Warm, inclusive and approachable
• A confident and engaging preacher and teacher
• Community‑focused and outward‑looking
• Committed to shared ministry and collaboration
• Committed to mission and growing the church
• Supportive of children, young people and families

What we offer:

• A welcoming, prayerful and supportive church family
• Experienced and committed lay leadership
• A diverse parish rich in opportunity for mission and growth
• A collaborative ministry setting with space for new ideas
• A modern vicarage and strong local community connections

We are excited about the future and prayerfully seeking the person God is calling to join us in worship, witness and service.

Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026

Parish Visit and Interviews: Thursday 12 November 2026

To find out more, please review the Parish Profile, person specification/job description, and Bishop’s Statement (attached).

If you would value an informal discussion with the Archdeacon about the role prior to application, please email greg.prior@southwark.anglican.org to arrange an appointment. 

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 women and people of UKME heritage. This post is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

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.