At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant church community, nurture faith, and engage with families and young people.
- Company: Inclusive congregation with a strong commitment to community and worship.
- Benefits: Supportive church family, collaborative leadership, and active volunteers.
- Other info: Excellent transport links and opportunities for family engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing parish with diverse worship and community events.
- Qualifications: Energetic leader with passion for mission and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a vicar who longs to nurture faith, grow community, and lead a welcoming church with deep roots and big hopes for the future? We are a vibrant, inclusive congregation across the two churches of All Saints, Frindsbury and St Philip & St James, Upnor. We have a thriving and growing church family, a diverse and dedicated lay leadership team, and a number of committed volunteers ready to support you.
What we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive church family committed to worship and community life
- Collaborative and capable staff leadership team, experienced PCC Team and committed prayer team including Readers, an Anna Chaplain, and a Parish Administrator
- A strong Safeguarding culture
- Diverse and inclusive worshipping culture
- Opportunity for family based engagement
- Active and committed volunteers
- A parish with excellent transport links, good schools, and growing local population
- A lively programme of worship, music, pastoral care, school links, and community events
- A Parish Hall with good reliable source of income and a Parish Hall Team
- Churchyards fully maintained by the PCC and volunteers, and managed by Medway Council
Role and responsibilities:
We are prayerfully seeking a collaborative and energetic leader who will:
- Have the heart, energy and passion for mission, and be committed to community outreach and engagement
- Demonstrate strategic thinking and planning
- Be a clear and warm communicator who can relate to all ages, but particularly comfortable working with families, children and young people
- Be confident in leading a range of worship styles
For further details about the parish and the role, please see the accompanying Parish Profile or visit our website.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 31st August 2026 (Interviews will be held in September (date tbc))
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes. We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Vicar Of Frindsbury With Upnor And Chattenden employer: The Church of England
The Church of England in Liverpool is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusivity. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth through diocesan training courses and the chance to make a meaningful impact within the community. With a strong commitment to nurturing vocations, this role provides a unique opportunity to engage with various church traditions and contribute to the spiritual development of lay ministry.
