Team Rector of the Benefice of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale (Team Ministry)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Buxton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Religious
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SKILLS

Pastoral Care Leadership Team Management Communication Community Outreach Discipleship Lay Ministry Mission Action Planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Team Rector of the Benefice of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale (Team Ministry)

Buxton is a thriving market town in the beautiful landscape of the High Peaks of Derbyshire known for its heritage as a spa town and internationally renowned Arts Festival.

The churches are seeking an experienced. enthusiastic, pastorally hearted, missional priest to work collaboratively with them to:

  • welcome three new parishes into the Team and help each church embrace their unique identity and value their distinctiveness
  • offer oversight to 5 churches within the parish of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale.
  • lead collaboratively, supporting the Team Vicar, staff and volunteers who hold delegated responsibilities
  • deepen discipleship and develop lay ministry and leadership
  • develop communication and online presence including social media
  • use Mission Action Planning to focus outwardly and enable outreach
  • form and develop community partnerships and worshipping communities
  • support visitors and tourists to become pilgrims

Enquiries and expressions of interest to: The Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales: [contact hidden]

Team Rector of the Benefice of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale (Team Ministry)

Buxton is a thriving market town in the beautiful landscape of the High Peaks of Derbyshire known for its heritage as a spa town and internationally renowned Arts Festival.

The churches are seeking an experienced. enthusiastic, pastorally hearted, missional priest to work collaboratively with them to:

  • welcome three new parishes into the Team and help each church embrace their unique identity and value their distinctiveness
  • offer oversight to 5 churches within the parish of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale.
  • lead collaboratively, supporting the Team Vicar, staff and volunteers who hold delegated responsibilities
  • deepen discipleship and develop lay ministry and leadership
  • develop communication and online presence including social media
  • use Mission Action Planning to focus outwardly and enable outreach
  • form and develop community partnerships and worshipping communities
  • support visitors and tourists to become pilgrims

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Enquiries and expressions of interest to: The Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales: [contact hidden]

For further information please use the links below:

Letter from the Bishop of Derby

Parish Profile

Role Description

Application Form

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