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Benefice of Speldhurst with Groombridge & Ashurst and the Benefice of Langton Green
Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/63924/7414
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Office Holder
Salary/Stipend:
Location:
Speldhurst, Groombridge, Ashurst and Langton Green
Closing Date:
01/12/2024
Vacancy Category:
Clergy
Business Unit:
Diocese of Rochester
Organizational Unit:
Benefice
Introduction
Priest in Charge for the Benefice of Speldhurst with Groombridge & Ashurst (0.7 FTE) and the Benefice of Langton Green (0.3 FTE). This is a full time appointment.
About our Location
Speldhurst, Groombridge, Ashurst and Langton Green, situated in the beautiful High Weald, are charming and sought after villages nestled in the beautiful countryside near Royal Tunbridge Wells, all within a 3 mile radius of each other, each with their own distinctive character and amenities. The villages are perfectly positioned to enjoy rural tranquility while having easy access to the amenities of Tunbridge Wells, with good train services to London and the south coast.
The Rectory
The Rectory is a splendid detached 6-bedroom property on a quiet central lane in the village of Speldhurst, it has a large garden and plenty of parking.
Please see our Parish Profile for full details on all this appealing position offers.
We are looking to share a Priest in Charge who:
- is a missional leader prepared to work across two (currently separate) Benefices.
- has experience of managing and leading effective change
- is a confident and prayerful priest, comfortable across the breadth of Anglican tradition
- will be a visible presence in our communities
- will strengthen links between our churches, within our communities, and our village schools
- will grow, develop and lead a pattern of lay leadership
- has a rich and rooted spiritual life
In return we offer:
- a supportive ministry team including a parish administrator
- well established structures in our churches supporting the smooth running of teams for Sunday worship, home-groups and our children’s and youth work.
- Benefices keen to pray for you and work with you in discerning God’s vision for our communities
- a beautiful location with excellent facilities, primary and secondary schools and good transport links to London
- Benefices that value your personal well-being, and the need for rest and retreat.
Full details are in the Parish Profile, which can be downloaded from the ‘Vacancies’ section of the Diocesan website (www.rochester.anglican.org/diocese/vacancies/)
Applications via Pathways using the following link: https://www.cofepathways.org/
If you wish for an informal chat with the Associate Archdeacon Rev Nick Cornell, prior to application, please email Executive Assistant Sal Hamlyn in the first instance on sal.hamlyn@rochester.anglican.org.
Closing date for applications: 1st December 2024
Parish visits will be held on 7th January 2025
Interviews will be held on 8th January 2025
