Associate Vicar at Chanctonbury with particular responsibility for Ashington Church.

Chanctonbury is a vibrant parish that has been blessed with continuous growth over the past 12 years.The parish is situated just north of the South Downs, within the Deanery of Storrington. The Bishop of Chichester and the Incumbent seek to appoint an Associate Vicar who will offer an evangelistic, pastoral and liturgical ministry, as we seek to know, love and follow Jesus.

We are praying for a priest who will:

• support the Rector by overseeing the pastoral needs of the two Ashington Sunday congregations;
• lead the pastoral, sacramental and occasional offices of the Ashington congregation and villagers, including leading the clergy involvement within the church school.
• be a strong team player, operating well both in authority and under authority
• be a person of integrity, always looking to grow and develop
• be experienced in the oversight, development and equipping of voluntary teams
• be grounded in a passion for and submission to the authority of God as revealed through the Bible
• be given to personal and corporate prayer
• be emotionally intelligent; able to maintain healthy personal relationships

We offer:

• a generous and hospitable church family with a keenness to reach out in love and service to the wider community
• strong and established links with Ashington Church of England school
• committed volunteers and administrative support

The Role Description for the post is available on our website or from the Appointments Secretary at applications@chichester.anglican.org

For more information, please visit https://chanctonbury.org.uk/

Please apply for this post through the CofE Pathways website

Closing date: 16 August 2024

Interview date: tbc

The Diocese of Chichester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Our full safeguarding policy can be found Here.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.