Part-Time Team Vicar at All Saints Macclesfield The Bishop of Chester, in consultation with the Team Rector of St Michael’s and All Angels Macclesfield, is seeking to appoint a part-time Team Vicar to All Saints Macclesfield for a period of five years initially. All Saints is an active, friendly, supportive and welcoming congregation with a heart for its local community. Despite being without ordained leadership for two years, they have seen growth through their social and missional activities and are looking to the future with hope and confidence. Macclesfield is a lively country town of 70,000 located in the east of Cheshire bordering Greater Manchester. It is a former industrial town famous for its production of silk. It is a popular place to live and benefits from transport links, excellent local schools and a vibrant mix of local amenities. The congregation are praying for someone who:
* Has a love for God, a zest for life, a sense of humour and a deep confidence in Christ.
* Can help grow the Kingdom of God in Macclesfield and who acts in a way that inspires mission and ministry.
* Underpins their life of faith with prayer and study, and can resource and enable the congregation to do the same.
* Can articulate a vision and purpose which inspires confidence and action.
* Will help the congregation grow in faith, spiritual depth and numbers.
* Has leadership skills rooted in service and will work collaboratively, enabling the congregation in discipleship and everyday faith.
* Has a commitment to innovative ministry, and is not afraid to try new ideas.
* Has strong pastoral skills and is able to show empathy towards others.
* Is determined to live out their commitment to fostering a strong and effective safeguarding culture within the parish where all feel safe, valued, and welcome.
* Has an awareness of the need to take care of their own wellbeing and can draw on the support, strength and encouragement of the ministry team and community.
All Saints became part of the Macclesfield Team Parish in 1985, which changed in 2010 to a Team Ministry with four parishes. Plan are now underway to dissolve the Team, thus, while the person will be appointed as Team Vicar, it is expected that this will change soon and the person will need to be open to future possibilities and to leading the parish through a period of change and development. In exchange for working part-time ( days per week plus Sunday morning services) you will receive housing and 50% of a stipend. Accommodation is offered in a comfortable four-bedroom vicarage in a quiet cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of All Saints. We will particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Please use the Diocesan application form which can be found here: Applicants are required to submit relevant safeguarding training certificates with their applications. - Closing date: Sunday, 15th March 2026 - Shortlisting: Thursday, 19th March 2026 - Interviews: Thursday, 9h April 2026 The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We will not shortlist candidates unless they can provide an assurance of up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid DBS check for their current post. Candidates are required to submit relevant training certificates with their applications. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.