2.5 days per week including all or part of Sunday

Following the Appointment of the Revd Daniel Valentine as Vicar of the United Benefice of Cuckfield and Bolney and the departure of the previous Associate Vicar at Bolney, we are now looking to appoint a new Associate Vicar to the benefice with particular responsibility for St Mary Magdalene, Bolney.

We offer:

• Welcoming and supportive congregation
• SSM Priest, PTO Priest and Reader
• Eucharistic tradition of worship with a variety of services
• Rural location set in undulating Sussex Weald countryside
• Excellent links with C of E primary school
• A large, 4-bedroom, and well-maintained vicarage with garden
• Excellent facilities and an active social life, with brand new village hall & sports centre
• Population c. 1,300
• Excellent transport links by road and rail (Gatwick, Brighton, London)

We are praying for a Priest who:

• Is a team player, good communicator, approachable, inspirational and encouraging
• Is willing to have a high profile in the village by maximising pastoral care
• Will continue to enhance and nurture the good relationship between parish church and school
• Will embrace the opportunity to shape the future direction of Christian ministry within the United Benefice of Cuckfield and Bolney

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Incumbent, Revd Daniel Valentine on vicar@holytrinitycuckfield.org

The Parish Profile is available on our website or from the Appointments Secretary at applications@chichester.anglican.org

To apply please click here to visit the CofE Pathways website.

Closing Date: 9 December 2024
Interview Date: 17 December 2024

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 on our website: https://safeguarding.chichester.anglican.org/policies/

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