Interim Priest in Charge (3 Year Post)

We are seeking a full-time interim stipendiary priest who:

• Is a community minded visionary leader able to share faith effectively
• Is prayerful and mature in faith
• Is inclusive and relational, who can collaboratively build teams
• Is happy to work with children, families and schools
• Is comfortable engaging people from a variety of backgrounds
• Is comfortable engaging both churches in generosity and giving
• Is competent in conducting creative flexible worship

We pray for a Priest in Charge with a heart for mission in Plympton. The two parishes span a large area to the east of Plymouth encompassing communities with differing identities.

We have a strong team to support you, including a Team Vicar, SSOM, PTOs, full PCCs and lay leaders, including LLMs and a Team Administrator. The vicarage is well-positioned offering four bedrooms and comfortable living space.

Closing date: 29 June 2026
Interviews: 14/15 July 2026

Please contact the Ven. Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth
01752 858382 or [email protected]

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority Heritage