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Rector

Benefice of Lyneham and Woodhill

Location:

South West

Recruiter:

Salisbury Diocese

Ref: JN014907

We are a rural Benefice consisting of five parishes and six churches. We have a heartfelt vision: to make our churches places of sanctuary, welcome and spiritual support - centres of community life.

We are seeking a Rector with a broad and inclusive outlook, one who recognises the richness in difference and can draw people together. Our hope is for someone to walk beside us in faith, lead with grace and help us grow as disciples of Christ in a changing world.

We would like you to lead us:

To develop our faith and cultivate new seeds in the wider community
To nurture and grow our pastoral outreach
To find creative solutions for challenges
To unify us through clear communication and organisational skills

We can offer you:

A welcoming, supportive worshipping community open to new ideas.
A committed team of volunteers and lay leaders
Opportunities to strengthen our youth and family engagement.
An invitation to be a faithful, enthusiastic and inspired shepherd across villages that cherish their church leadership.

An enhanced DBS (with home check) is required

For a full parish profile and application form contact

lynne.archer@salisbury.anglican.org

Diocesan website: please click the 'apply for this job' button below

For an informal discussion please contact

the Archdeacon of Wilts on 01722 438662

Closing date: 2nd July 2026

Shortlisting: 7th July 2026

Interviews: 28th & 29th July 2026

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Closing date: 02 July 2026

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