Vicar

Cofebirmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local church community in Birmingham is seeking a creative and energetic Vicar to lead Holy Trinity Church in the vibrant Parish of the Resurrection, Smethwick. The role involves growing the church in grace and numbers while engaging with a diverse congregation and community. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a vision for the church's future. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and you will meet with church authorities during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Creative and energetic priest needed for community engagement and church growth.
• Must be capable of thriving in a diverse and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Grow the church in grace, wellbeing, and numbers.
• Engage with local schools and interfaith networks.

Skills

capacity and vision

strong communication skills

Job description

Vicar, Holy Trinity Church, Parish of the Resurrection Smethwick

The Bishop of Birmingham wishes to appoint a creative and energetic priest to Holy Trinity church in the vibrant Parish of the Resurrection, Smethwick, to grow the church in grace, in wellbeing and in numbers.

Both congregation and community are characterised by a diversity of cultures and warm relationships and the church is deeply committed to ‘responding to the world’s needs with Kingdom service’.

There is a good foundation on which to build the next chapter: a well-maintained church building, established links with local schools and an active interfaith network. If you

• have capacity and vision
• have strong communication skills

and would thrive in this rich yet deprived setting, please explore the parish profile here

A Diocesan Profile for this post should be read prior to submitting an application, this is available from the Office & Site Manager to The Bishop of Birmingham, Chris Booth who can be emailed [e-mail]

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

As part of the interview process, following successful shortlisting, candidates will be required to meet either with the Diocesan Bishop or Suffragan Bishop before a panel interview.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.

The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holdersare expected to share this commitment.All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject topre-appointment checks, including a references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.