Priest-in-Charge; Vicar Designate Shepherd

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 excited to strengthen and develop our ministry with children, young people, and families, building on our thriving Junior Church (Church Explorers) and growing links with local schools.

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.