We are looking for a collaborative, Eucharistically-centred and mission-minded priest to serve as Associate Vicar at St George’s Waddon in the Parish of Croydon. St George’s offers inclusive Anglo-Catholic worship and aims to share God’s love and serve the community. The Associate Vicar will have incumbent status, chair the DCC, attend parish committees, and share safeguarding responsibilities. The role also involves liturgical duties and supporting wider parish work alongside other the Vicar of Croydon and Associate Vicar at Croydon Minster.
Main responsibilities:
- Lead in worship, preaching, and sacramental ministry at St George’s and assist in some liturgical and ministerial tasks and responsibilities in the wider parish (e.g. weekday Eucharist and choral Evensong at the Minster).
- Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to individuals and families.
- Support and develop lay ministry, encouraging volunteers and nurturing discipleship at St George’s.
- Lead, and enable others, in mission, outreach, and community engagement.
- Chair the St George’s District Church Council and lead on safeguarding and administration at St George’s.
The ideal candidate:
- A priest of the Church of England with a deep commitment to the Gospel and parish ministry in the context of estates’ ministry.
- Strong preaching and teaching gifts, rooted in scripture and responsive to contemporary life.
- Pastoral sensitivity, empathy, and the ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Collegial and mutually supportive with fellow clergy, staff, PCC, DCC and volunteers.
- A heart for mission and growth in numbers and discipleship.
- Rejoices in Eucharistic worship.
About us:
We describe ourselves as ‘a small community with a large heart’: we’d like to be ‘a larger community with a large heart’. We are seen as welcoming and prayerful, rejoicing in our Anglican tradition that is open to all with worship at the heart of our life together. We are proud of our commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity, ensuring that every person feels safe, valued and supported. We are keenly aware of our need to grow: in discipleship, in numbers and younger. Nonetheless we host a weekly toddler group and community lunch, developing the Christian character of both, and regular social events for the church and community. Though we are not many, our core people are dedicated, generous and give of their time, working together to sustain a church that is both a spiritual home and a hub of community life.
To find out more and to apply, please visit https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=9551
For an informal conversation with the Vicar of Croydon, please contact his PA t.kierzek@croydonminster.org to arrange an appointment.
Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026 midnight
Parish Visit & Interviews: Monday 16 February 2026
We aim to be a diverse and truly representative Diocese, and particularly welcome applications from women and people of UKME heritage.
This post is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
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Do you have a heart for children and young people and a desire to see them flourish in faith and life?
Whether you’re 18 and just starting out, in your 20’s and exploring a new direction or further along in life and sensing God stirring something new in you, age is not necessarily considered to be a barrier.
We’re offering seven Apprentice-style positions as part of our Children & Youth Ministry Apprenticeship Programme. This is a three-year, paid opportunity to work, learn and grow ministry.
You’ll be:
– Employed by the Diocese of Southwark
– Supported by and based in a local parish, working with children, young people and families
– Paid the London living wage for 28 hours per week
What does the programme involve?
– 21 hours of practical ministry experience each week in a parish setting
– 7 hours of dedicated study time, mainly online, working towards a Certificate of Higher Education in Theology, Mission and Ministry through Ridley Hall, Cambridge
– Ongoing support from your local parish, the Diocese, and academic tutors at Ridley Hall
There is an occupational requirement that the job holder is a Christian under the Part 1 Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK for the full duration of the 3 year course (1st September 2026 – 31st August 2029). We are not able to provide certificates for sponsorship for these roles.
Could this be your next step?
This is more than just a job, it’s a journey of faith, growth and purpose. Come and be part of something that could shape your future and someone else’s.
If you would like further information or have an informal chat, we’d be happy to arrange a zoom call. Please email Louisa Ley, Apprentice Programme Coordinator at louisa.ley@southwark.anglican.org.uk
Job Description 2026 – Children & Youth Worker Apprenticeship
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We are recruiting for a full-time Children and Youth Ministry Lead to support our mission & discipleship of children, parents, families & carers both within the church and our wider community.
We are looking for someone who loves Jesus and is committed to the Christian discipleship of young people, to be our Children and Youth Ministry Lead.
We are looking for a leader with a vision for nurturing the faith of children and young people and eager to introduce new children, young people and their families to Jesus and to help them find their place in the church.
This involves vision and strategy, supporting and empowering volunteers, effective administration, running groups and events, and being an effective communicator with children, young people, parents, families and carers.
There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a Christian.
Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 pa
Hours: Full time (40 hours a week), to include Sunday mornings, Wednesday mornings for staff meetings, and some Saturdays and evenings. Could be a job share for an established job share partnership.
Application deadline: January 26th 2026
Interviews: 2nd February 2026
How to apply:
Please read our job description: Children and Youth Ministry Lead Job Description 2026
Please complete our application form and confidential declaration form below and email them both to vicar@hernehillparish.org.uk before 26th January 2026.
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