Overview
The Bishop of Southwark wishes to appoint a Priest-in-Charge (Vicar Designate) of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Tadworth
The Church of the Good Shepherd, Tadworth, seeks a full-time Incumbent to lead us as we continue to evolve and grow.
We are a single-church parish in a rural–suburban setting, offering a mid- to High-Church tradition with worship enriched by an outstanding four-part choir and a strong commitment to liturgy, music, and prayer. Following the retirement of our previous Vicar in October, the parish is discerning its future, including a proposed joint benefice with the neighbouring parish of Kingswood. This presents an exciting opportunity for collaborative, imaginative leadership.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a priest who is:
* a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* decisive yet collaborative and inclusive
* creative and open-minded, balancing vision with delivery
* an effective leader and manager of people and change
* positive, resilient, empathic, and self-aware
* ambitious, humble, and able to inspire others
To find out more, please review the Parish Profile and Bishop's Statement.
How to apply / Informal contact
For an informal conversation with the Archdeacon, please contact Kathleen.bailey@southwark.anglican.org to arrange an appointment.
Closing Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
Parish Visit and Interviews: Thursday 16 April 2026
Qualifications and requirements
To be appointed to an incumbent status post in the Diocese of Southwark, a priest must have served a title post in an Anglican church in the British Isles. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative Diocese, and particularly welcome applications from women and people of UKME heritage.
This post is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.
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