Vicar of the Benefice of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale (Team Ministry)

Full time permanent stipendiary role

Buxton is a thriving market town in the beautiful landscape of the High Peak of Derbyshire known for its heritage as a spa town and internationally renowned Arts Festival. The two key elements of this role are holding delegated oversight for three village churches of Chelmorton, Earl Sterndale and Taddington and leading on work amongst children, young people and families across all the communities in the Team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, pastoral hearted, missional priest to work collaboratively to:

• hold delegated oversight for Chelmorton, Earl Sterndale and Taddington, welcoming them into the Team
• deepen relationships with God, embracing the churches unique identities and distinctiveness while developing their worship and discipleship
• serve our local communities, forming and developing community partnerships
• make new disciples, forming new worshipping communities
• challenge rural isolation and injustice, building on ministry to the farming community.
• create an efficient and sustainable model of governance
• lead on income generation, generous stewardship and financial resilience
• work collaboratively with the Team Rector, staff and volunteers within the Team
• lead the Team in growing younger, developing work with children, young people, schools and households and offering Chaplaincy to the University of Derby Buxton Campus;

The Diocese of Derby is committed to safeguarding. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. For information on safeguarding and recruitment checks, visit https://bit.ly/DODSaferRecruitment.

Enquiries to: Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org

Further information and to apply please use the links below:

Letter from the Bishop of Derby

Closing date: Noon, Friday 17th April 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 5th May 2026