Posted on: Thursday 20 November 2025
A Coastal Benefice with Heart, Heritage and Hope
The Holkham benefice seeks a full-time priest with a secure and active faith to lead our churches with joy, commitment and a willingness to engage with all.
The benefice is located on the stunning North Norfolk coast and encompasses the historic family estate of Holkham, the vibrant seaside town of Wells-next-the-sea and the two rural villages of Wighton and Warham.
The Vicarage is well placed in the town of Wells and is a modern, spacious 5-bedroom home.
The benefice seeks a priest who will
- Encourage us to live out our vision of being a prayerful, inclusive and outward facing community across the benefice
- Further develop our welcome and mission to holiday makers and visitors to the area with seasonal services through the rhythms of the agricultural year and our coastal communities
- Offer variety in worship, from the traditional to the informal
- Seek to develop our links with families and schools through our existing outreach and discern further opportunities to build a new worshipping community which is younger and more diverse
- Work collegiately with our ecumenical partners in Churches Together in Wells and District
- Develop sustainable provision for pastoral care
- Provide opportunities for growth in faith through enquirers courses and study groups
Key characteristics of post holder:
- an ordained priest in the Church of England, or a Church in communion with the Church of England with a desire to see lives transformed by Christ
- A secure, joyful, and active faith, combining deep spirituality with practical leadership.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- A flexible approach to different styles of worship.
- A commitment to inclusion, justice, and care for the environment.
- A pastoral heart, ensuring safety and well-being across the Benefice.
- Willingness to engage with schools and the wider community, with a focus on children and families.
- Appreciation of the many volunteers from within and beyond our congregations who support our churches.
- Above all kindness, a smile and a sense of humour.
More information can be found in the profile and Diocesan notes.
If you would like an informal conversation about this post, please be in touch with the Archdeacon of Lynn, The Ven. Catherine Dobson on 01362 709200 or email archdeacon.lynn@dioceseofnorwich.org
Please submit your Application and Confidential Declaration Form by 9.00am on Friday 7th January 2026 to Mrs Ann Whittet (PA to the Bishop of Lynn and Archdeacon of Lynn) by email to ann.whittet@dioceseofnorwich.org with a hard copy in the post to: The Bishop’s Office, Commercial Road, Dereham NR19 1AE
Closing date: 9:00 am Wednesday 7 January 2026
Interviews: Thursday 5 February 2026
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