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Rector of Esher

Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/95413/9624

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Office Holder
Salary/Stipend:
Location:
Esher
Closing Date:
02/02/2026
Vacancy Category:
Clergy: Incumbent / Priest in Charge
Business Unit:
Diocese of Guildford
Organizational Unit:
Church Commissioners

Introduction

Our parish has two wonderful churches - Christ Church, known for its choral music and liturgical worship, and St George’s, offering an intimate setting and powerful sense of community. 

We seek a Rector who: 

  • Lives a joyful faith, with spiritual insight and a gift for teaching 
  • Communicates with imagination and enthusiasm 
  • Leads with kindness, integrity and inclusivity 
  • Is open-hearted, with a forward-looking perspective 
  • Is approachable, pastoral and present. 

We would like our new Rector to help us: 

  • Grow our children, young people and family ministry 
  • Deepen our life of prayer and friendship 
  • Develop worship that reflects the breadth of our parish 
  • Strengthen service locally and in the world. 

We offer a spacious rectory, a short walk from both churches, a supportive PCC and dedicated staff team. We have two church schools, primary and secondary, linked to the parish.

Please see the Parish Profile using the link below.  And if you would like to have an informal conversation, please contact the Archdeacon of Dorking at archdeacon.dorking@cofeguildford.org.uk


As a diocese we believe that diversity is a strength.  We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those who are female, younger, identify themselves as a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it's essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

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