Interim Priest in Charge (3 Year Post)

Plympton Plympton St Mary Plympton St Maurice

Location:

South West

Recruiter:

Exeter Diocese

Ref: JN014392

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: 12 Feb 2026
Interviews: 26/27 Feb 2026

Please contact the Ven. Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth
01752 858382 or ADP@exeter.anglican.org

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

Closing date: 12 February 2026

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