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Associate Rector
Ellesmere Port
Associate Rector, Ellesmere Port Parish
Ellesmere Port Parish is stepping into a new chapter of vision, growth, and renewed purpose. We are a lively, outward‑facing evangelical parish with two worship centres — St Thomas & All Saints, and St Lawrence — and a warm, committed congregation ready to embrace what God is calling us to next.
Over recent months we have begun a parish‑wide process of discernment, listening to God and to our community. Three priorities now shape our life together: Disciple Making, Ongoing Discernment, and Embracing Development, especially in ministry with children, young people, and families. These priorities are guiding our worship, pastoral care, outreach, partnerships, and future use of our buildings.
We are seeking a full-time Associate Rector who will join the Rector in senior leadership — someone with a deep devotion to Christ, a strong sense of call, and the ability to lead collaboratively and strategically. You will preach and teach regularly, offer pastoral care, help develop leaders, and take responsibility for specific ministry areas shaped around your gifts. You will also play a key role in strengthening our partnerships with local schools and shaping our missional presence in the wider community.
You will be supported by a gifted clergy and staff team, a praying congregation, and a PCC eager to move forward with faith and confidence. If you sense God may be calling you to help shape this next chapter in Ellesmere Port Parish, we would be delighted to hear from you.
This post is held under Common Tenure as a Locally Supported Minister for an initial period of five years, but is renewable beyond that.
If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact the Revd Rachel Newell 07594277453 (Rector).
Closing date for applications:20 September
Interviews: 16 October
Please complete the application form below and send it to:
Archdeacon of Chester Ven Dr Michael Gilbertson: michael.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.
