Team Rector

Claydon and Swan, North Buckinghamshire

Location:

London and Home Counties

Recruiter:

Oxford Diocese

Ref: JN013811

Jesus may well have used the earthworks of Herodium as a visual aid for ‘faith that can move mountains.’ In this landscape, the lacerations of HS2 and East/West Rail provide the visual aid, but the congregations – and the communities they serve – live out the faith. Ten churches across eight parishes in a rural setting are served by prayerful and warm-hearted people who are the heartbeat of this Team. Are you the person to lead them?

We are looking for a Team Rector who:

Cares deeply about nurturing our discipleship and longs to encourage us in our outreach.
Will lead us to further develop a fresh worshipping presence in all our villages.
Aspires to identify, equip and develop the lay community with kindness and encouragement
Plays for the Team as well as leading, easily keeping all involved and informed.
Can prayerfully discern the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Is uplifted by active involvement in village life.

What we can offer:

A warm and welcoming church community.
A chance to build your own clergy team by recruiting an FTE Team Vicar and a HfD Associate Minister.
A robust and well-staffed safeguarding team, with experienced lay worship leaders too.
5 Primary schools, each with good established links, served by both laity and clergy.
A well appointed 4-bedroom, detached Rectory and parochial expenses met in full.

For more information please contact:
Revd Canon Chris Bull, Associate Archdeacon of Buckingham on:
christopher.bull@oxford.anglican.org

To apply and see the full role description and Parish Profile please click the 'apply for this job' button below.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 10th July 2025
Interviews: Monday 28th July 2025

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Closing date: 10 July 2025

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