Priest in Charge

The Bishop of Rochester seeks to appoint Priest in Charge for the Parish of Kemsing and Woodlands, Kent (Shoreham Deanery – Diocese of Rochester)

Initially a three year interim post, subject to review

We are a welcoming, all-age church family within a large, friendly village situated beside the famous Pilgrims’ Way in West Kent, surrounded by beautiful countryside yet within easy access of London. We are seeking a compassionate priest with the necessary experience and enthusiasm to effectively communicate the gospel of God’s love to everyone.

The ideal candidate will be:

• able to lead us in a variety of worship styles and comfortable with a broad range of Anglican traditions, rooted in prayer and Bible teaching.

• an effective preacher who can present the Gospel in an engaging and relatable way, demonstrating the relevance of the church today.

• a good listener and leader, who can encourage and develop the congregation.

• a godly role model who can connect with people of all ages and is passionate about nurturing and growing the church.

• supportive of our very active children’s and youth ministry and the appointment of a part-time family/youth worker, for which finances are available.

• committed to pastoral care across the parish and able to build on our existing relationships with the local schools and community.

Full details are in the Parish Profile, which can be downloaded from the ‘Vacancies’ section of the Diocesan website by clicking the 'apply for this job' button below.

If you wish for an informal chat with Associate Archdeacon of Tonbridge, Wil North, prior to application, please email the Archdeacon’s EA in the first instance: sal.hamlyn@rochester.anglican.org

Closing date for applications: 25th May 2025
Provisional dates for parish visits: 25th June 2025
Interviews will be held on: 26th June 2025