Priest in Charge (interim)

Introduction

INTERIM PRIEST IN CHARGE (3 YEAR POST)

PLYMPTON ST MARY AND PLYMPTON ST MAURICE

We pray for a Priest in Charge with a heart for mission in Plympton. The two parishes span a large area to the east of Plymouth encompassing communities with differing identities.  We have a strong team to support you, including a Team Vicar, SSOM, PTOs, full PCCs and lay leaders, including LLMs and a Team Administrator. The vicarage is well-positioned offering four bedrooms and comfortable living space.

We are seeking a full-time interim stipendiary priest who:

*    Is a community minded visionary leader able to share faith effectively

*    Is prayerful and mature in faith

*    Is inclusive and relational, who can collaboratively build teams

*    Is happy to work with children, families and schools

*    Is comfortable engaging people from a variety of backgrounds

*    Is comfortable engaging both churches in generosity and giving

*    Is competent in conducting creative flexible worship

Interviews: 26th/27th February 2026

Please contact the Ven. Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth 01752 858382 or ADP@exeter.anglican.org

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage.