Rector of Bath Abbey

Rector
Bath Abbey with St James, Bath

We are

• a large Grade 1 listed church on a prime city-centre site, which has a civic role and a ministry to all who come for whatever reason
• a destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors annually
• a significant part of the Deanery of Bath and the Diocese of Bath & Wells.

We have

• a small geographic parish, but a large and very committed congregation drawn from across the city and surrounding areas
• a world-class musical tradition with 5 outstanding choirs
• a growing ministry to young people and families, rooted in worship and in educational outreach
• partnerships with a wide range of charities and community organisations, at home and abroad
• a stipendiary ministry team of Rector, Abbey Missioner and Abbey Pastor together with three other part-time clergy and a lay reader
• a large staff of 27 and an army of more than 300 volunteers
• a spacious, modern, detached, four-bedroom rectory with a garden.

We are looking for a Rector who

• will lead us in worship and encourage us to live and tell the good news of Jesus Christ
• will help us develop a strong and compelling vision for mission and ministry, and a strategy to put it into practice
• will help us become more diverse and accessible
• Has the experience to lead a £3million operation toward financial sustainability while keeping worship and mission at the centre.

For a conversation regarding this post with Charlie Peer, Archdeacon of Bath please contact Tamsyn Richardson-Aitken, Archdeaconry Assistant for the Bath Archdeaconry:

tamsyn.richardson-aitkenlican.org or

Closing date for applications: 10th April 2026

Visits and interviews: 29th and 30th April 2026

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.