Clergy
Rector Designate – Dolton and Winkleigh
Closing date for applications: 30th October 2026
Interview date: 18/11/2026
Hours: Full-Time
A full time role serving the benefices of Dolton and Winkleigh in the heart of North Devon
We seek a prayerful and compassionate rector who will:
- Immerse themselves in rural community life
- Help our churches grow in faith, love and fellowship
- Lead engaging worship, preaching and teaching
- Build relationships with families, young people, schools and the wider community
- Nurture and grow the valuable work already being done by many lay workers in our churches to bless those we are called to serve
In return, we offer:
- Eight churches, each with their own distinctive communities
- Exciting opportunities for outreach to schools and the many young families moving into the area
- A beautiful location just north of the Dartmoor National Park and in easy reach of Exmoor, the coast and the Tarka Trail
- A warm welcome to a wonderful place in which to live, work and continue your journey with Christ
MORE DETAILS: Ven Verena Breed, Archdeacon of Barnstaple
adb@exeter.anglican.org or 01271 375475
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We aim to be a truly representative Diocese and we particularly welcome applications from people of ethnic/global majority heritage.
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Rector Designate – Dolton and Winkleigh employer: THE EXETER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE
The Diocese of Exeter is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and community engagement. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for personal and professional growth, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the local community. The unique blend of office and home working, along with the chance to participate in training and events across Devon, makes this position both rewarding and enriching.
Contact Details:
THE EXETER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE Recruitment Team
