Priest in Charge; Rector Designate) of Baddow, St. Mary

St Mary’s sits in the centre of our lively suburban village by the city of Chelmsford. With a committed congregation and active lay leadership, we long to see others come to know Jesus and the Kingdom of God grow in Great Baddow.

As we enter a new season of mission and ministry as a single parish benefice, we are looking for a Rector Designate who is rooted in prayer and confident in preaching and teaching; someone able to engage people of all ages, encourage the diversity of our worship, and able to motivate and nurture vocations for local and national ministry. We are looking for someone who will value pastoral care and safeguarding, and have the vision to lead growth in evangelism, discipleship and community engagement.

Our parish profile shares more of who we are and who we are seeking to lead us forward as a Church, congregation, and community in the direction the Lord is calling us to go.

Closing date: 30 October 2026

The Diocese of Chelmsford 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 are subject to acceptable pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory appropriate level of DBS check.