Vicar - Rowley Regis, St Giles

The Lord Chancellor, as Patron, wishes to appoint a Vicar of St Giles’ Church Rowley Regis.

The incumbent will also be chaplain at St Michael’s Church of England High School.

This community-focussed parish church is set to move into the next chapter of its life. Opportunities abound to build on relationships made particularly through occasional offices, Messy Church and with the Church of England school opposite the church. We are seeking a priest who will develop and lead a shared vision for mission, deepening discipleship and encouraging the congregation.

The role includes one day a week of chaplaincy in St Michael’s High School, a popular Church of England school with 1225 students; there is a valued and long-standing partnership between school and church.

The post includes being Oversight Minister for the Oversight Area of Rowley Regis, Blackheath and Rounds Green.

Rowley Regis is at the heart of the Black Country yet close to Worcestershire countryside and with a direct train service to Birmingham.

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 a 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 has 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.