Assistant Curate (Associate Priest): Benefice of Littleborough

The PCCs and Patrons are looking for a confident and inspirational team player, enthusiastic about developing the ministry of the whole church, committed to leading them in mission and growth and developing links with the Mission Community and the Deanery.

Interim Priest of the Benefice of Littleborough.

A three-year post with the possibility to extend for a further three years.

(This post is legally Assistant Curate, to be known as Associate Priest, due to the interim nature of the post but is incumbent level responsibilities and stipend).

The PCCs and Patrons are looking for a confident and inspirational team player, enthusiastic about developing the ministry of the whole church, committed to leading them in mission and growth and developing links with the Mission Community and the Deanery.

They will:

• be a person of strong faith and sustained prayer
• be committed to a strong Safeguarding culture
• be committed to the Diocesan Mission Goals of Growing, Nurturing and Serving and the key themes of Growing Younger; Church Planting and Revitalisation; Developing Missional Leaders – Lay and Ordained; and Mission Renewal.
• be purposeful about developing positive links with the Mission Community and the Deanery
• be able to hold together different traditions and worship styles
• be committed to collaborative ministry
• be able to make Christ known to new Christians and able to deepen and develop the faith of all
• be keen to reach and draw in the local communities and able to inspire the congregations to strengthen and develop mission to them
• be enthusiastic about work with children, young people and families, both in schools and in church, and committed to maintaining and developing our relationship with schools
• be able to lead on, or learn about, buildings and stewardship.

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How to apply

Closing date: Monday 20th April

Interviews: Thursday, 14th May 2026

Conversation about the post is welcomed. Please contact The Reverend Anne Gilbert, Area Dean of Rochdale