Rector

Bishops Lydeard Benefice

Location:

South West

Recruiter:

Bath and Wells Diocese

Ref: JN012563

Come and help us be here for everyone

This Benefice lies on the edge of the Quantock hills with the West Somerset Railway running through it. It is within easy reach of Taunton and comprises five parishes that are mainly rural, though additional housing is being built in one area.

We will welcome and support a Rector who will:

inspire people of all ages to know God and to grow in faith;
offer collaborative leadership and a clear vision for the Benefice that is also mindful of different communities and traditions;
take an active and creative role in the life of our villages;
strengthen links with our schools;
support the personal and vocational development of our current lay ministry and encourage new people in a spirit of shared local ministry.

A part-time administrative assistant to the Rector will be employed to work from the parish office in St Mary’s Church Centre in Bishops Lydeard, precise details to be agreed.

Applications to be received by: 4 May 2026
Visits and interviews: 18/19 May 2026

For more details and an application pack, please contact:
Simon Hill, Archdeacon of Taunton,
adtaunton@bathwells.anglican.org • 01823 413315

Closing date: 04 May 2026

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