Priest-in-Charge; Vicar Designate Shepherd

Overview

The Bishop of Southwark wishes to appoint a Priest-in-Charge (Vicar Designate) of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Tadworth

The Church of the Good Shepherd, Tadworth, seeks a full-time Incumbent to lead us as we continue to evolve and grow.

We are a single-church parish in a rural–suburban setting, offering a mid- to High-Church tradition with worship enriched by an outstanding four-part choir and a strong commitment to liturgy, music, and prayer. Following the retirement of our previous Vicar in October, the parish is discerning its future, including a proposed joint benefice with the neighbouring parish of Kingswood. This presents an exciting opportunity for collaborative, imaginative leadership.

We are seeking a priest who is:

• a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• decisive yet collaborative and inclusive
• creative and open-minded, balancing vision with delivery
• an effective leader and manager of people and change
• positive, resilient, empathic, and self-aware
• ambitious, humble, and able to inspire others

To find out more, please review the Parish Profile and Bishop's Statement.

For an informal conversation with the Archdeacon, please contact Kathleen.baileylican.org to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date:
Sunday 15 March 2026

Parish Visit and Interviews:
Thursday 16 April 2026

To be appointed to an incumbent status post in the Diocese of Southwark, a priest must have served a title post in an Anglican church in the British Isles. 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.