Associate Vicar – Greyfriars Church, Reading

Introduction

Associate Vicar – Greyfriars Church, Reading

 Greyfriars is a large, vibrant, charismatic evangelical church in the heart of Reading - a diverse, fast‑changing town centre where new residents are arriving and opportunities for mission are expanding. Rooted in seven centuries of worship and witness, we are a gathered church with a strong commitment to serving our parish, welcoming our neighbours and helping people encounter Jesus.   Our vision is central to all we do – as we seek to Become like Jesus, Belong to His church and Bless other people.   

 We are seeking an experienced, gifted leader and preacher who brings spiritual depth, pastoral warmth and organisational strength to the heart of Greyfriars’ life. This person will take responsibility for discipleship pathways, pastoral wellbeing and supporting missional growth in our dynamic town‑centre church. We seek an emotionally intelligent pastor with a particular heart for reaching out to, and raising, under‑30s and those on the margins.  Our Associate Vicar will support the Vicar in developing staff and volunteers, raising faith and praying bold prayers for our church in a new chapter of mission and ministry. 

You will be:

• Deeply rooted in Scripture, prayer and the work of the Spirit, with a mature, joyful faith and passionate about introducing people to Jesus
• An experienced leader, able to manage staff and volunteers, grow leaders and shape healthy culture with relational warmth, valuing all ages and backgrounds
• Collaborative, cooperative and organisationally strong, able to work closely with the Vicar to build trust, bring clarity and oversee key areas of ministry

You will join:

• A leadership environment where robust spiritual health is the foundation of everything we do
• A committed core team supported by prayerful wardens and a wise PCC who serve with a strong ethos of teamwork, shared ownership and accountability

You will receive:

• Access to diocesan wellbeing support and development pathways and will live in a spacious four‑bed clergy house near Prospect Park, with stipend and terms of service following national Church of England provision.

For an informal conversation about this post, please email Rachel Bedford, Vicar of Greyfriars rachel.bedford@greyfriars.org.uk 

 All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check

More details including profile, role description and to apply here: 

https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=10873 
 

Closing date for Applications: Monday 23rd November 2026

Interviews: Thursday 10 December 2026