Part-time incumbent

St John’s Guilden Sutton and St Peter’s Plemstall

We are seeking a part-time incumbent for this semi-rural benefice of central church tradition near the cathedral city of Chester. The post is for Sunday duties plus 3½ days per week in return for a 50% stipend. There are strong links with the church school, and committed and supportive lay leadership. A good modern parsonage is provided.

We need a leader who is:

• Firmly rooted in the Gospel and demonstrates Christian love in action.

• Committed to seeing God’s Kingdom grow in our parishes as we discover and share his transforming love.

• Able to inspire, encourage and teach us to live out our faith in daily life, listening to what God is calling us to do in our parishes.

• Warm, empathetic and approachable by people of all ages and backgrounds.

• An effective communicator with good presentation skills.

• Passionate about reaching the younger generations for Christ and able to lead us in building on our relationship with Guilden Sutton C of E Primary School and our work in Messy Church and Café Kids.

• A good organiser and team player, able to delegate while identifying, developing and using the gifts of others.

• Able to recognise, nurture and build on the strengths of our churches, whilst being realistic about what we can achieve with the resources we have.

• Able to embrace and lead the introduction of helpful innovations, including in worship, whilst being respectful of past traditions.

• Able to provide strong leadership in safeguarding, encouraging everyone to participate in the creation of a safe and welcoming environment.

  
  

Closing date:            26 April

Interviews:               20 May

For an informal conversation, please contact:The Ven Dr Michael Gilbertson, Archdeacon of Chestermichael.gilbertson@chester.anglican.org 

Safeguarding

• The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.

• Applicants are required to submit relevant training certificates with their applications. They will not be shortlisted unless they can provide an assurance of up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid DBS check for their current post.

Diversity 

We will welcome applications from underrepresented groups