Rector Designate

The Gauzebrook Group

Location:

South West

Recruiter:

Bristol Diocese

Ref: JN014718

The Gauzebrook Group of rural parishes in North Wiltshire is seeking a missional, collaborative Priest to lead us into the next stage of our shared journey: Loving God, Loving Neighbour.

We are a welcoming family of village churches with strong community connections, open church buildings, lively worship and valued partnerships with our local schools.

Our benefice works well together and is ready to grow in confidence, discipleship and outreach. We are 4 churches with weekly services, plus 4 churches with fewer services.

We are looking for a Priest who is:

Imaginative in mission and rooted in prayer
Skilled at enabling others and encouraging collaboration
Confident in rural ministry and joyful in engaging with schools, families and village life

You’ll join a supportive deanery and mission area committed to innovative rural ministry, and an experienced interim priest has worked with the benefice to prepare them in this new season. If you feel called to help us to deepen faith, strengthen community, and share God’s love in our villages, we’d love to hear from you.

The profile can be found at www.bristol.anglican.org

Enquiries to Archdeacon of Bristol: becky.waring@bristoldiocese.org

Closing date 22 April
Familiarisation 21 May
Interviews 22 May

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

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Closing date: 22 April 2026

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