Vicar, Holy Trinity Parish Resurrection Smethwick

The Bishop of Birmingham wishes to appoint a creative and energetic priest to Holy Trinity church in the vibrant Parish of the Resurrection, Smethwick, to grow the church in grace, in wellbeing and in numbers.

Both congregation and community are characterised by a diversity of cultures and warm relationships and the church is deeply committed to ‘responding to the world’s needs with Kingdom service’.

There is a good foundation on which to build the next chapter: a well-maintained church building, established links with local schools and an active interfaith network. If you

• have capacity and vision
• are a collaborative leader
• have strong communication skills

and would thrive in this rich yet deprived setting, please explore the parish profile.

Informal enquires are welcomed by the Archdeacon of Birmingham, Jenny Tomlinson  or

A Diocesan Profile for this post should be read prior to submitting an application, this is available from the Office & Site Manager to The Bishop of Birmingham, Chris Booth who can be emailed on

Closing date:
Monday (midnight) 23rd February

Interviews:
Thursday 12th March 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As part of the interview process, following successful shortlisting, candidates will be required to meet either with the Diocesan Bishop or Suffragan Bishop before a panel interview.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.

The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

The Bishop of Birmingham looks for priests to serve as incumbents who have the capacity to grow local church in spiritual depth, in numbers, in confident witness, and in serious engagement with their community. Central to this is the task of identifying, encouraging and endorsing the ministry of others and entrusting them with real responsibility in the work of mission and outreach.

The priest appointed to this role must have been ordained in the Church of England or a church in communion with it and must have exercised at least three years ordained ministry. Those applying to be considered must have the right to work in the UK as this vacancy does not yet qualify to sponsor a visa. The priest appointed will be an office holder under Common Tenure, and the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations will apply.

It is important that the priest appointed plays a full part in the life of the deanery, particularly Chapter and Synod, and in the wider programmes of the Diocese. Opportunities for ecumenical collaboration should also be pursued, and good relationships sought with other faith communities.