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

Introduction

This significant role combines the leadership of ministry and mission at the historic Priory along with leadership of the wider Team Ministry. There is opportunity to serve the whole community and to build strong partnerships with the civic authorities and community organisations.

 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 16th February 2026

Interview date: 9th March 2026