The role of Team Rector (designate) in the Benefice of Wisbech with Walsoken is a significant post in a newly created team serving the port town of Wisbech at the edge of the Cambridgeshire fens.
This is a strategic post [legally Priest-in-Charge of the Benefices of Wisbech, St Peter and St Paul, with Wisbech, St Augustine, and Walsoken, All Saints], overseeing ministry and mission across 3 parishes that serve over 25,000 people. You will be responsible for leading the development of a new team, building a culture that connects the gospel with the lives of local people, energising church, growing younger and more diverse congregations. It is a big job, but you will not be alone.
In consultation with the PCCs, you will be able to appoint a Team Vicar (or similar) who will share the leadership with you and local SSM clergy, LLMs, churchwardens and other lay leaders. You will also have the support of a diocesan central team that is determined to help you succeed.
Are you
- Inspirational, approachable and non-judgemental;
- Outgoing with drive and a good communicator;
- Able to relate warmly to all ages and work supportively and collaboratively with local Clergy and lay colleagues.
Could you
- Re-energise us to look upwards and outwards;
- Communicate the Christian message to all levels of society and be an advocate voice for the marginalised;
- Demonstrate a commitment to support the range of theological traditions represented in Wisbech and Walsoken;
- Be actively engaged in church and community life.
Do you have
- Proven ability to lead and bring everyone with you, through forging strong partnerships.
- Enthusiasm and energy;
- Good pastoral skills and empathy with the disadvantaged;
- Effective management and administration skills;
- A well-developed sense of humour!
Further Information and Applications
- Closing Date: 8 July 2024, 12 noon.
- Interviews: 24 July 2024 (alternate dates may be available for those who can’t attend this date, likely to be between the 13 – 15 August).
- Informal enquiries: Ven Richard Harlow, Archdeacon of Huntingdon & Wisbech on Tel: 07415757527
- Benefice Profile: download here
- Application Form: download here
- Please send completed Application Forms to archdeacon.handw@elydiocese.org
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