Priest in Charge - Weoley Castle, St Gabriel and Oversight Minister

Introduction

The Bishop of Birmingham seeks a creative and missional priest to serve the people of Weoley Castle and work with the very committed PCC and congregation in a season of growth, transition and reimagining of the church site. Weoley Castle is an outer estate suburb of Birmingham, about five miles south-west of the city centre. 

St Gabriel’s is accessible to its local community, offering all-age Communion services as the main act of worship, while the associated St Gabriel’s community centre charity hosts a range of other activities. There is already a clear vision for mission in the parish to be put into practice. If you are a faith-filled collaborative leader, who can delegate clearly and communicate effectively, we would love to hear from you. 

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A Diocesan Profile for this post should be read prior to submitting an application, this is available from the Office & Site Manager to The Bishop of Birmingham, Chris Booth who can be emailed on ChrisB@cofebirmingham.com

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Those interested are encouraged to contact the Archdeacon of Birmingham, the Venerable Jenny Tomlinson, jennyt@cofebirmingham.com  or by telephone on 07769 200507

Closing date: Sunday (midnight) 22nd March 2026

Interviews: To be arranged

As part of the interview process, following successful shortlisting, candidates will be required to meet either with the Diocesan Bishop or Suffragan Bishop before a panel interview.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.

The Church of England Birmingham 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 to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including a references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

The Bishop of Birmingham, looks for priests to serve as incumbents who have the capacity to grow local church in spiritual depth, in numbers, in confident witness, and in serious engagement with their community. Central to this is the task of identifying, encouraging and endorsing the ministry of others and entrusting them with real responsibility in the work of mission and outreach.

The priest appointed to this role must have been ordained in the Church of England or a church in communion with it and must have exercised at least three years ordained ministry. Those applying to be considered must have the right to work in the UK as this vacancy has does not yet qualify to sponsor a visa. The priest appointed will be an office holder under Common Tenure, and the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations will apply. 

It is important that the priest appointed plays a full part in the life of the deanery, particularly Chapter and Synod, and in the wider programmes of the Diocese. Opportunities for ecumenical collaboration should also be pursued, and good relationships sought with other faith communities.