Vicar

Verwood, Dorset

Location:

South West

Recruiter:

Salisbury Diocese

Ref: JN014489

Located in glorious East Dorset, the Parish of Verwood, in the Wimborne Deanery has worship centres at St Michael’s Verwood, and All Saints Three Legged cross.

We are a welcoming group of Christians whose aim is simple: to Make Jesus Known. We are looking for a vicar who can journey with us to love God, our community and one another and to grow in faith, service and joy.

Verwood is a growing community, we would like someone to help us continue offering diverse forms of worship to serve this community and attract younger people and families. We have good links with schools, care homes and other local organisations and would like to deepen these relationships.

We can offer a loving and supportive church family who care for each other and will care for you. We understand the importance of a positive and supportive PCC, a committed ministry team and the value of giving time to retreat to enable growth in Christ. Lying between the New Forest and Cranborne Chase with easy access to the coast, Verwood is a delightful place in which to live and minister.

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Closing date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Visit and interview: Sunday 15th March and Monday 16th March

An enhanced DBS (with home check) is required

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Closing date: 26 February 2026

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