Priest-In-Charge (Part Time)
About the role
Vicarage and 50% Stipend
Can you lead an established and growing East London parish in mission as it serves an exciting and fast changing community?
The Becontree Estate is a place of significant change, development and opportunity. The community at St Cedd’s are keen and committed to working alongside their new priest to develop their worship, mission and ministry.
We are seeking:
• An imaginative and creative priest who can engage with our local community and congregation in the expression of worship, mission and ministry.
• A preacher who has experience of biblical preaching.
• A motivational leader who can encourage and support the discipleship of a diverse and committed community.
• A reflective pastor who can care for and encourage a growing community.
So we can develop:
• Mission and engagement across the parish
• The nurturing of the gifts for ministry across the whole church community.
• A sustainable and fulfilled community.
For an application pack please contact Julie Nagle, PA to Archdeacon of Barking at jnagle@chelmsford.anglican.org.
Closing date for applications: 22nd September 2026
Interviews: 14th October 2026
This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure.
The Diocese of Chelmsford 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 are subject to acceptable pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory appropriate level of DBS check.