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Vicar

for the Benefice of Lamberhurst & Matfield

Location:

South East

Recruiter:

Rochester Diocese

Ref: JN014061

The Bishop of Rochester seeks to appoint a Vicar for the Benefice of Lamberhurst & Matfield

We are prayerfully seeking a warm and inspiring leader to journey with us in faith, mission and every day village life.

We are hoping and praying for someone who will:

Keep Jesus at the centre of their life and ministry, sharing bible based teaching to help us grow in faith and understanding
Bring a passion for mission, helping us explore and live out God’s vision in our communities
Support and encourage pastoral care as together we care for people of all ages and backgrounds
Help us discover and develop our gifts, so we can live out our faith in every day life
Help us grow our families and youth work, and continue building strong relationships with our local schools

In return we offer:

Two welcoming Christian communities eager to grow, united for over 40 years, committed to deepening their relationship with God and their communities
Dedicated staff and volunteer teams including Parish Administrator, Lay reader and two LLM in training
A modern 6 bedroom Vicarage in Lamberhurst, conveniently located near local amenities
A warm and supportive Deanery Chapter meeting regularly for fellowship and encouragement
A beautiful rural setting with many opportunities to engage in village life

Full details are in the Parish Profile, which can be downloaded here:
www.rochester.anglican.org/xdb/vacancies

For applications please click the 'apply for this job' button below.

Any queries, or to arrange an informal chat with Archdeacon Nick Cornell about this vacancy, please email EA to the Archdeacon, Sal Hamlyn sal.hamlyn@rochester.anglican.org

Closing date for applications: 25 January 2026
Parish tour and interview: 25 February 2026

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Closing date: 25 January 2026

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