We are seeking a Team Vicar to lead St James, Fordhouses and The Good Shepherd, Low Hill - two charismatic evangelical churches that recognise the priority of the Spirit and the Word and are eager to grow.

This is a significant opportunity to help shape the next season of evangelism, discipleship and growth, building on strong community connections.

We are looking for someone who:

Loves Jesus and has experience of leading people to faith.
Is outward-looking, able to see and join in with what God is doing in the community.
Depends on the Holy Spirit and expects lives to be transformed.
Greatly values promoting God’s Word through faithful preaching and teaching.
Can work collaboratively, helping to shape vision across a team parish.
Is committed to growing disciples and developing others in ministry.

We offer:

A supportive team ministry with three churches working closely together.
Encouraging signs of spiritual hunger in the community.
Committed and developing lay leadership.
A deep desire to see God move by His Spirit supported by regular and lively prayer.
Administrative support and a collaborative Team Rector.

All applicants should normally have 3 years experience in the Church of England or another Anglican church in the British Isles.

Enquiries: please contact the Archdeacon of Walsall, The Ven. Liz Jackson on 01543 622590 or email
and the Team Rector: The Revd Dr Ian Poole on 07932 120957 or email

Closing Date: 25 September 2026
Familiarisation Day: 21 October 2026
Interviews: 28 October 2026

To apply, please complete the following documents and return them to the Archdeacon of Walsall

Please complete the recruitment monitoring form - the information will not be used as part of the selection process and will enable the diocese to monitor the diversity of applicants.

Team Vicar

About the role