At a Glance
- Tasks: Encourage churches, support communities, and grow in faith together.
- Company: The Badbury Benefice, a supportive rural community.
- Benefits: Warm welcome, financial stability, and active community support.
- Other info: Join a caring community with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Inspire others and make a real difference in rural ministry.
- Qualifications: Thoughtful communicator with experience in church and community life.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
The Benefice of Great Coxwell with Buscot, Coleshill and Eaton Hastings (known locally as The Badbury Benefice) comprises four rural village parishes set within the beautiful White Horse countryside.
We seek a priest who will encourage our churches, support our communities and help us grow in faith and mission together.
Our commitment to you
- A warm welcome and the support of our Benefice community.
- Our commitment, loyalty, hard work and practical support.
- Financially stable and well managed parishes.
- Current church building and maintenance projects with clear plans for completion.
- The active support of our Patron and his family.
- A caring rural community seeking to share the love of Jesus in everyday life.
The person we seek
- A thoughtful communicator of Christ’s teaching and our faith who can inspire, encourage and develop the gifts of others.
- Someone able to lead four parish churches working together as one Benefice.
- A priest who understands the opportunities and challenges of rural ministry.
- Experience of church buildings, maintenance projects and community life.
- A positive outlook and a good sense of humour.
For an informal discussion, please contact Associate Archdeacon Jane Haslam at: jane. haslam@oxford. anglican. org
Further information is available at: www. oxford. anglican. org/
Closing date
23rd August 2026
Interviews
- 18th September 2026
- DBS Enhanced Disclosure required
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Vicar (House for Duty - 2 days + Sundays) employer: Oxford Diocese
Joining the Oxford Diocese as a Rural Multi-Parish Priest offers a unique opportunity to engage deeply with vibrant communities in a picturesque setting. Our supportive ministry team fosters a collaborative work culture, where informal conversations and shared faith flourish, allowing for meaningful pastoral encounters. We prioritise personal growth and spiritual development, ensuring that our priests are well-equipped to nurture their congregations and thrive in their calling.
