Priest in Charge of Highters Heath, Immanuel and Billesley Common, Holy Cross

The Bishop of Birmingham seeks a gifted collaborative and missional leader to be Priest in Charge of the parishes of Immanuel Highters Heath and Holy Cross Billesley Common and Oversight Minister. This appointment also includes the opportunity to explore future mission and ministry in nearby Druids Heath, (in the parish of Kings Norton) where a major redevelopment is planned.

In a season of change, the parishes

• seek to grow numerically and spiritually
• want to develop their work with children and young people
• offer good community facilities and relationships with local groups

The Oversight area comprises the two parishes together with the neighbouring parish of Christ Church Yardley Wood.

Please click here to apply and to view the Parish Profiles.

A Diocesan Profile for this post should be read prior to submitting an application, this is available from the Office & Site Manager to The Bishop of Birmingham, Chris Booth who can be emailed on ChrisB@cofebirmingham.com

Informal enquiries to the Archdeacon of Birmingham, the Venerable Jenny Tomlinson are welcome please contact her via email jennyt@cofebirmingham.com 

Closing date :  Sunday 15th April (midnight)

Interviews : TBC

As part of the interview process, following successful shortlisting, candidates will be required to meet either with the Diocesan Bishop or Suffragan Bishop before a panel interview.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.

The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including a references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.