Vicar

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Kesgrave
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Religious Services
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Children's Ministry Youth Ministry Community Outreach Collaboration Communication Safeguarding Vision Development Empowering Others

FULL DESCRIPTION

Vicar | Kesgrave with Little Bealings & Playford

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Vicar for a benefice on the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk. The role offers a four-bedroom vicarage, good admin support, and a capable ministry team. Closing date: 20 May 2026.

About the Role

We are a town and two villages on the outskirts of the county town of Ipswich, only 10 miles from the stunning Suffolk coast, set amid attractive countryside and well connected by road and rail.

We are praying for someone who:

  • Values what is already special in our churches, while helping us discern where God is calling us next.
  • Has a commitment to growing younger through children's, youth, families, and community ministry.
  • Is naturally collaborative, enabling, encouraging, and empowering others, trusting in how God equips His people.
  • Will help us develop a benefice-wide vision, creating a genuine culture of welcome.
  • Is an effective and engaging communicator, able to build positive relationships across congregations, partnerships, and the wider community.

We offer a spacious four-bedroomed vicarage, good admin support, and capable ministry team.

How to Apply

For an informal conversation please email: Archdeacon Rich or call [contact hidden] | [contact hidden].

Closing date: 20 May 2026
Interview date: 16/17 June 2026

Download the Profile (PDF), Role Description (PDF), Application Form (DOCX), Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (DOCX), and Privacy Notice (PDF).

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and the DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS check required.

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.

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