House for Duty Associate Vicar for the United Benefice of Cuckfield and Bolney

Introduction

House for Duty Associate Vicar for the United Benefice of Cuckfield and Bolney

2.5 days per week including all or part of Sunday

Following the Appointment of the Revd Daniel Valentine as Vicar of the United Benefice of Cuckfield and Bolney, we are now looking to appoint a new Associate Vicar to the benefice with particular responsibility for St Mary Magdalene, Bolney. 

We offer:

• Welcoming and supportive congregation
• SSM Priest, PTO Priest and Reader 
• Eucharistic tradition of worship with a variety of services
• Rural location set in undulating Sussex Weald countryside
• Excellent links with C of E primary school
• A large, 4-bedroom, and well-maintained vicarage with garden
• Excellent facilities and an active social life, with brand new village hall & sports centre
• Population c. 1,300
• Excellent transport links by road and rail (Gatwick, Brighton, London)

We are praying for a Priest who:

• Is a team player, good communicator, approachable, inspirational and encouraging
• Is willing to have a high profile in the village by maximising pastoral care
• Will continue to enhance and nurture the good relationship between parish church and school
• Will embrace the opportunity to shape the future direction of Christian ministry within the United Benefice of Cuckfield and Bolney

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Incumbent, Revd Daniel Valentine on vicar@holytrinitycuckfield.org

The Parish Profile is available on our website or from the Appointments Secretary at applications@chichester.anglican.org   

To apply please click 'apply for this vacancy' on the CofE Pathways website 

Closing date: 9 December 2024

Interview date: 17 December 2024

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Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.