Incumbent: Holcombe and Hawkshaw & Mission Community Leader

The Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw is seeking a new Rector and Mission Community Leader to join us on the next stage of our journey.

Incumbent Holcombe and Hawkshaw and Mission Community Leader

Are you a prayerful, Spirit-led priest with a heart for people, a love of Scripture, and a passion for mission? The Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw, on the edge of the beautiful West Pennine Moors in Greater Manchester, is seeking a new Rector and Mission Community Leader to join us on the next stage of our journey.

We are a welcoming, warm and outward-looking parish with three distinct yet mutually supportive worshipping centres, offering a rich variety of worship styles – from traditional Anglican liturgy and choral worship to informal, all-age and contemporary services. At the heart of our life is a shared vision: loving God, loving our neighbours, and sharing Jesus with all.

We are looking for a vicar who is rooted in prayer and confident in Bible-based preaching and teaching; someone able to engage people of all ages, encourage diverse expressions of worship, and empower both ordained and lay leaders to flourish in their gifts. You will value pastoral care, be committed to safeguarding, and have the vision and resilience to lead growth in faith, discipleship and community engagement.

The parish is well supported by an enthusiastic ministry team, strong links with local schools, a part-time Children and Families Lead, and a wide range of missional and community activities. A substantial vicarage is provided next to St Mary’s, Hawkshaw.

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead a diverse parish with strong foundations and real potential for growth, we would love to hear from you.

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How to apply

Please ensure all applications are submitted directly via the CPAS website using this link:

For an informal conversation, contact Archdeacon Rachel Mann at rachelmann@manchester.anglican.org 

Closing date: 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Informal visit / Interviews: Tuesday, 30th June 2026 / Wednesday, 1st July 2026