Rector

of Moulsecoomb (Deanery of Brighton)

Location:

South East

Recruiter:

Chichester Diocese

Ref: JN013486

The Bishop of Chichester is looking for a strategic pastor to lead Moulsecoomb into a period of new life in partnership with St Peter’s Brighton.

The rector will be

At home in an estate parish of just over 15,000
Able to build ministry teams
Able to pioneer new approaches to outreach
Comfortable with sacramental and evangelical traditions
A good manager of change
Passionate about deprived areas
Deeply secure in their own faith and life of prayer
Comfortable working in an SDF-funded partnership with St Peter’s, Brighton

Happy to be a visible presence in the community
Sensitive and faithful to existing traditions

About the benefice

the benefice is comprised of two parishes, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean, and the parish of Coldean which is served by a team vicar.
The University of Sussex and the University of Brighton are in the parish and many students live here.
It ranks 530 out of 12,599 in the list of most deprived in the country.
The main morning service is currently in the sacramental tradition with an alternative service in the afternoon.

For an informal conversation, contact the archdeacon, Martin Lloyd Williams, on 07305 412784

An application pack is available on our website by clicking the 'apply for this job' button below.

Closing date for applications is: 6th April 2025
Interview date is: 6th May 2025

Closing date: 06 April 2025

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