Interim Priest-in-Charge at North West Swindon and Lydiard Millicent

Introduction

The Acting Bishop of Bristol is prayerfully seeking to appoint an

Interim Priest-in-Charge (0.5, three days a week including Sunday duties) at North-West Swindon and Lydiard Millicent

North-West Swindon and Lydiard Millicent is a single church benefice of about 3000 people, of whom about half live in the village and half on the outskirts of Swindon.

We can offer:

• Great links with local schools, especially the nearby CofE Primary School.
• An employed lay Youth Chaplain.
• A committed congregation of about 30-40 including several who travel for the style of teaching and informal worship.  
• A solid team of PCC, full complement of officers, and people who lead worship.
• A newly reordered and re-roofed church building.
• Solid parochial finances.
• An excellent vicarage in a delightful Wiltshire village
• Support from a coach, as part of our Diocesan Transforming Church. Together strategy for clergy wellbeing.

We seek:

• A Christ-centred minister with the desire and skills to be a channel for the Holy Spirit to bring people to Jesus.
• An enabler who will work encourage their team to make this part-time role effective.
•  An accessible pastor who will build good relationships in schools and village life.

This post is initially for 3 years, with the possibility to renew for another 3 years. Within 6 years the incumbent of the neighbouring benefice of Purton is due to retire. A Scheme under the 1983 Pastoral Measure will be submitted to combine Purton and Lydiard Millicent into one benefice. The next Priest-in-Charge of Lydiard Millicent will need to work closely with Purton to ease this transition and deepen collaborative mission and ministry.  You will be building on existing foundations including a shared Youth Chaplain and occasional joint worship

Any questions? Please contact the Archdeacon of Malmesbury, christopher.bryan@bristoldiocese.org

Closing Date: 10 November

Familiarisation and Interviews: 11 & 12 December

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches us and are dedicated to the promotion of equality where all are able flourish. Disabled people and those of global majority heritage are currently under-represented in our Diocese so we welcome applications from clergy in these groups.

The Diocese of Bristol 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 are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check