Team vicar for Dunstable Ministry Team with responsibility for the Priory Church

Introduction

This significant role focuses on leadership of ministry and mission at the historic Priory, along with wider ministry across the Team. There is opportunity to serve the whole community and to build strong partnerships with the civic authorities and community organisations. Since Covid, the Priory has seen gradual renewal and important foundations for the future are in place. 

The next Team Vicar of the Priory will need to build on these so that the church fulfils its potential. A key longer-term opportunity is to plan for 2033 and the 500th anniversary of the Court, held in the Priory, that annulled the marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon.

As Team Vicar you will work with your colleagues to develop and deliver a team vision for the town, that both maximises what should be done together, whilst affirming the distinctive ministry of each church.

 We hope to appoint someone who:

• will preach in a faithful way that supports, encourages, develops and challenges everyone 
• has the proven ability to lead, manage, encourage, and work collaboratively across the team 
• will develop work with families, young children and youth
• is an enabler and will develop gifts in people of all ages
• is a good communicator, a team player, and is approachable, kind and compassionate.

 We offer:

• a warm, supportive church family and ministry team and committed administrative and lay support
• opportunities to shape the future of a historic parish at a time of renewal and growth.

To arrange an informal conversation or to apply, please contact the Archdeacon of Bedford’s PA, Revd Tricia Reed at tricia.reed@stalbansdiocese.org or 01727 818167. Applications for this post will not be accepted on the Pathways platform. 

Closing date for applications: 9am 27th May 2026

Interview date: 17th June 2026