Team Rector and Vicar

TEAM RECTOR – Brixton, Newton Ferrers, Revelstoke, Wembury, Yealmpton

and VICAR – Holbeton (held in plurality)

The Yealm and Erme Mission Community is located on the Western side of the South Hams; a beautiful, predominately rural, part of South Devon with a good selection of local schools, colleges and universities within easy reach.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will lead the development of our Mission Community and continue to strengthen the bonds between the individual parishes
• Will establish a visible presence within our wider communities, including those who do not worship regularly
• Has strong interpersonal skills, is compassionate and approachable with parishioners of all ages
• Will help us grow and maintain momentum leading to a vibrant and outward looking church
• Can respect the differing styles of worship in each Parish

We offer:

• A full-time stipendiary post and 4-bedroom house

• A strong team of Team Vicar, retired clergy, a licensed Lay Minister and lay leaders
• Enthusiastic, welcoming and friendly churches with excellent lay support including a part-time Administrator

Closing date: 14th April 2025

Interviews: 28th & 29th April 2025

This is a Crown appointment. For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Ven. Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth, on (01752) 858382 or [email protected]

For our profile and an application form, please click the ‘apply for this job’ button below.

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.