We are two welcoming and friendly parishes offering warmth, support, energy, care, interest and humour from united churchwardens, PCC’s and congregations.

The Bishop of Chichester and All Souls College, Oxford (patron) are seeking an Incumbent for these two parishes, currently held in plurality (combined pop. 1668).

Situated in a beautiful area of rural East Sussex, with good train links, and a steam heritage railway, the parishes comprise three churches: St James the Great, Ewhurst Green, situated at the heart of its village in which the modern four-bedroom Rectory with wonderful views is also located: St Giles, Bodiam, a smaller village with its Church primary school, and the mission church of St Mark, Staplecross. There are currently two services on Sunday mornings. Worship is in the central tradition of the Church of England, and there is strong lay support.

The parishes are seeking a pastoral priest who will enjoy and be committed to community life in the villages and their schools, and eager to make the most of opportunities for outreach, growth and wider regeneration.

For further information, please contact the assistant archdeacon Matthew Foy at Matthew.Foy@chichester.anglican.org

Please apply through Pathways.

Closing date:  6th October
Interview date: 7th November 

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.