The Bishop of Durham invites applications for the position of Team Vicar to serve the parishes of Ebchester St Ebba and Medomsley St Mary Magdalene in Plurality; and Leadgate St Ives, known as the HELM Group.

This is a full-time post in a collection of 3 semi-rural parishes and 4 churches in the Derwent Valley on the outskirts of the town of Consett in northwest County Durham. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is seeking a new challenge. In time, the HELM Group will become part of the newly-formed Derwent Valley Team ministry. This team ministry covers Consett and the surrounding villages, incorporating the western half of the deanery. It will comprise of a Team Rector and two Team Vicars. The pastoral scheme has deliberately been left open so that those coming into these new posts can decide how best to encourage mission and growth across the area.

If you are a priest with a missional and pastoral heart, who can build relationships with children and younger people, who is open to new ideas, and capable of relating well to people from a variety of backgrounds with good humour then we would love to hear from you.

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact the Archdeacon of Durham: archdeacon.of.durham@durham.anglican.org

Please send all applications to human.resources@durham.anglican.org

Closing date: 18th June 2026

Interviews: 2nd July 2026

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Team Vicar of the HELM Group of parishes