We wish to appoint a Rector for our eight parish benefice in the beautiful mid-Suffolk countryside between Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich who will:
- Share a deeply rooted Christian faith, encouraging us in our prayer and worship
- Reach out beyond our regular worshippers, especially to families, children and young adults
- Further develop our work in our two Church of England VA primary schools
- Work collaboratively with our supportive, committed PCCs, lay and ordained ministry team and church members
- Offer sensitive pastoral support to the whole community
We offer:
- Practical, prayerful and loving support and friendship
- Time and opportunity to nurture your personal faith and achieve a good work / life balance
- Full payment of approved expenses, part time administrative support if required and a modernised four bedroom rectory with garden
For more information please email The Ven Dr David Jenkins, Archdeacon of Sudbury or call: 01473 252829
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. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory DBS check.
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.
Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Closing Date : 14 November 2025
Interview Date: 2/3 December 2025
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