Incumbent

We are two welcoming and friendly parishes offering warmth, support, energy, care, interest and humour from united churchwardens, PCC’s and congregations.

The Bishop of Chichester and All Souls College, Oxford (patron) are seeking an Incumbent for these two parishes, currently held in plurality (combined pop. 1668).

Situated in a beautiful area of rural East Sussex, with good train links, and a steam heritage railway, the parishes comprise three churches: St James the Great, Ewhurst Green, situated at the heart of its village in which the modern four-bedroom Rectory with wonderful views is also located: St Giles, Bodiam, a smaller village with its Church primary school, and the mission church of St Mark, Staplecross. There are currently two services on Sunday mornings. Worship is in the central tradition of the Church of England, and there is strong lay support.

The parishes are seeking a pastoral priest who will enjoy and be committed to community life in the villages and their schools, and eager to make the most of opportunities for outreach, growth and wider regeneration.

For further information, please contact the archdeacon, Edward Dowler at: archhastings@chichester.anglican.org

Parish profile and application form is available on our website by clicking the 'apply for this job' button below or from the Appointments Secretary, Imogen Robins at applications@chichester.anglican.org

Closing date: 11th January 2026

Interview date: TBC