Vicar at Emmanuel Church, Southall

About The Role

The Bishop of Willesden and CPAS seek to appoint a Vicar at [Employer hidden].

Emmanuel Church Southall is prayerfully seeking a Christ-centred, mission-hearted priest to lead us into our next chapter. Situated at the heart of the Golf Links Estate, we are a multi-generational, multicultural church committed to loving God, loving our neighbour, and making disciples of all nations.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a warm, charismatic and welcoming congregation within a vibrant and changing community.

The Vicar of Emmanuel Church Southall will provide spiritual, pastoral and missional leadership to a diverse congregation, nurturing discipleship, strengthening children’s and youth ministry, and deepening our engagement with the wider community.

You will lead two Sunday congregations (morning English-speaking and afternoon multilingual, primarily Urdu-speaking), oversee pastoral and sacramental ministry, develop lay leadership, and work collaboratively within the Southall Mission Hub and the Diocese of London’s 2030 Vision.

We are seeking a leader who will help us grow younger, strengthen families, deepen prayer and discipleship, and expand our mission presence across the Golf Links Estate and beyond.

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th April

Parish visit: Monday 11th May

Interviews: Tuesday 12th May

Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through the use of the Safer Recruitment practice guidance. This role is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

Duties and Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership • Lead and preach at Sunday worship services (morning and multilingual afternoon). • Provide engaging, accessible biblical teaching that nurtures confident disciples. • Oversee sacramental ministry including Holy Communion, baptisms, confirmations and funerals. • Encourage a vibrant, Spirit-filled culture of prayer and worship.

Mission and Community Engagement • Develop Emmanuel’s presence on the Golf Links Estate through visible, relational ministry. • Strengthen links with local schools, care homes and community groups. • Support and grow existing outreach initiatives including Living Waters Café and community events. • Encourage evangelism and culturally sensitive mission in a multi-faith context.

Children, Youth and Families • Provide vision and leadership for sustainable children’s and youth ministry. • Support and equip volunteers serving toddlers, children and young people. • Foster intergenerational worship and discipleship.

Leadership and Collaboration • Work collaboratively with lay leaders, PCC and churchwardens, empowering others in ministry. • Strengthen unity across cultures and generations within the congregation. • Contribute actively to the Southall Mission Hub and clergy partnership. • Engage constructively with diocesan strategy and the 2030 Vision.

Governance and Stewardship • Provide oversight of safeguarding in line with Church of England guidance. • Work with the PCC and Treasurer to strengthen financial sustainability and stewardship. • Provide leadership in caring for and developing the church building and facilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Ordained priest within the Church of England (or in communion with it). • A clear and lived commitment to Christ-centred ministry and the authority of Scripture. • Experience of leading diverse congregations across cultures and generations. • Ability to communicate biblical teaching in an engaging, accessible and pastorally sensitive way. • A heart for children, youth and families, with experience of supporting or developing ministry in this area. • Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with lay leaders and teams. • Experience of ministry in a multicultural or multi-faith context, or clear willingness to learn. • Commitment to safeguarding and creating a safe church culture. • Confidence in financial awareness and partnership with PCC in stewardship matters.

Desirable

• Experience in estate or community-based ministry. • Ability to engage with multilingual congregations (Urdu/Punjabi/Hindi awareness welcomed but not essential). • Experience of developing new worshipping communities or outreach initiatives. • Experience of working within a hub or team-based model of ministry.

We Offer

• A vibrant, diverse congregation with strong lay involvement. • A well-appointed four-bedroom vicarage within walking distance of the church. • Supportive clergy colleagues within the Southall Mission Hub. • A community undergoing regeneration, offering significant mission opportunity.

If you are passionate about nurturing confident disciples, developing a younger church, building compassionate communities and encouraging creative growth, we would love to hear from you.

An opportunity to minister in the diverse and exciting context of Southall Further details available in the parish profile and role description available from [contact hidden]