Vicar of Maidstone All Saints w St Philip & St Stephen Tovil

Lambeth Palace Library; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused parish in Maidstone is looking for a skilled Vicar to guide a vibrant congregation and foster discipleship. The ideal candidate will emphasize prayer and personal engagement, navigate change sensitively, and creatively lead ministry efforts. This role is pivotal in shaping the spiritual life of a bustling town and involves working closely with the Diocese to support community growth. The closing date for applications is 6th February 2026, with interviews scheduled for 10th March 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong emphasis on prayer and personal discipleship.
• Ability to encourage others in their discipleship journey.
• Experience in leading a complex civic church.

Responsibilities

• Lead the parish in a new chapter of spiritual growth.
• Encourage discipleship among the congregation.
• Engage strategically with the community and Diocese.

Skills

Creative and imaginative ministry

Strategic thinking

Ability to navigate and lead change

Conflict management

Prayer emphasis

Job description

The benefice of Maidstone All Saints w St Phillip & St Stephen Tovil is a united parish seeking a skilled and experienced priest, familiar with leading a complex civic church. We are a people ready to be led by the Spirit into a new and exciting chapter, placing All Saints at the heart of a bustling county town and working across the benefice to create disciples of Jesus to the 20,000 people who live and work here. We are seeking a Vicar for the benefice who:

• Emphasises prayer, and makes time to reflect and pursue their own discipleship
• Recognises that worship is the beating heart of our common life
• Will encourage all of us to be disciples of Jesus
• Is creative and imaginative in ministry
• Can navigate and lead change sensitively and embraces conflict maturely and skilfully
• Discern, encourage and enable everyone to use their gifts
• Is a strategic thinker and can identify priorities for the benefice
• Understands the complexities of a civic church as part of a united parish
• Will actively play their part in the Deanery and Diocese.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the Archdeacon of Maidstone's office – [e-mail].

Closing date: 6th February 2026

Interviews: 10th March 2026