Vicar Designate

for St Barnabas Woodford Green and St Alban's Great Ilford

Location:

South East

Recruiter:

Chelmsford Diocese

Ref: JN014856

Once appointed the two roles will be brought together under a plurality Order.

We are looking for a priest of the Society, with an evangelistic heart, deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition, who will lead these two churches with joyful confidence in their mission to these diverse communities.

We are praying for a Priest who will develop and strengthen our ministry to young people, and be a gifted pastor, communicator, and teacher of the Faith.

St Barnabas and St Alban’s are both in the Barking Episcopal Area of the Diocese of Chelmsford, situated in the London Borough of Redbridge in London’s East End.

The parishes are affiliated to the Society of St Wilfrid and St Hilda and are under the episcopal oversight of the Bishop of Richborough.

Closing date: 28 June 2026
Interviews: 3 August 2026

If you think you may be that person, we would very much like to hear from you.
To arrange for an informal conversation about this role, or for an application pack and Parish Profile please email The Archdeacon of West Ham’s office on a.westham@chelmsford.anglican.org application forms need to be returned to this address.

Appointment subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure

Closing date: 28 June 2026

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