Team Vicar for the The Benefice of Kent Downs & Malling Team

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Position type:

Clergy post

Parish Name:

The Benefice of Kent Downs & Malling

Area:

Tonbridge Archdeaconry

Work Terms:

Full-time

Applications Deadline:

10/12/2025

Interview Date:

28/01/2026

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Join us in shaping the future of our Team Ministry!

We are looking for a Team Vicar to partner with our Team Rector in leading a vibrant and evolving Benefice. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact across our churches and communities.

Together we will:

develop and strengthen the spiritual life of our congregations, nurturing faith and fostering growth
celebrate and support the unique character of each church while building unity and shared purpose
encourage and shape an evolving Team, developing strategic priorities across the Benefice
lead with compassion and wisdom, equipping others for ministry
be imaginative and creative in mission and community engagement
thrive in, and manage, a complex context

Step into a role where you’ll be welcomed, supported and inspired, and encouraged to shape the role according to your particular giftings and passions.

In return we offer:

collaborative parishes eager to work together, embrace fresh ideas and support new ministries
growing and fruitful engagement with families, children and young people
a beautiful location with good facilities and excellent community spirit
administrative support and committed ministry teams
a spacious five bedroom Vicarage located just off the High Street in West Malling

Are you interested in embracing a role full of possibility, challenge and joy - we’d love to hear from you!

If you wish for an informal chat with the Associate Archdeacon, Nick Cornell, prior to application, please email Executive Assistant, Sal Hamlyn in the first instance on sal.hamlyn@rochester.anglican.org

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