Interim Priest in Charge - Boldmere, St Michael

Introduction

The Bishop of Birmingham with Birmingham Diocesan Trustees as Patron wishes to appoint an Interim Priest in Charge to the Benefice of Boldmere, St Michael, part of The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield.

We seek a priest who:

-             Can help the parish lay firm foundations for growth, numerically, in discipleship and especially in growing younger.

 - Can help the building project achieve its ambitions goals: a sustainable and beautiful worshipping space that is adaptable for many uses and will be a launchpad for mission and outreach to the local community.

 - Can Nurture the many gifs of each generation that worships in St Michael’s and especially inspiring the gift of generosity 

- Is excited by and enthused in working with partnerships with neighbouring churches in the deanery and especially St Columba’s their partner in the oversight area 

- Someone who will foster good communication and connection both within the existing structures of church life as well as with other stakeholders in the local community.

For the Parish Profile please click here

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

The post will be held under Common Tenure Reg 29 initially for a term of 3 years which is subject to renewal after this time.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Those interested are encouraged to contact the Archdeacon of Aston, the Venerable Phelim O’Hare, phelim.ohare@cofebirmingham.com or by telephone on 07548 316248

Closing Date 20th October 

Interviews 3rd November

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

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.