Mission Associate – Cluster 1
Support Vacancies
Supporting the diocesan mission and the work of clergy across the Diocese, there are a range of support roles working from the modern offices in Southwell. Located opposite the Minster, with plenty of on-site parking, the offices are open plan and provide a attractive working environment. Working for us will bring benefits such as • 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 extra set days leave a year • Competitive salaries • 10% of salary contributed to a pension scheme • Maternity, paternity and shared parental occupational pay • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements • Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling, legal and health advice • Excellent sick benefits from first day of employment
Date:
17 December 2024
Situated in the north of the diocese, wrapping around the town of Retford, cluster one is comprised of 4 benefices:
- River Idle Benefice (Bawtry with Austerfield, Mattersy, Misson, Everton)
- Blyth, Scrooby & Ranskill
- Oswaldbeck (Gringley-on-the-Hill, Misterton, Clayworth, Walkeringham, Beckingham, West Stockworth)
- Idle and Sands (Sutton cum Lound, Scofton, Babworth, Elkesley, Bothamsall, West Drayton, Eaton, Gamston)
We have opportunities for 3 mission associates (Priest-in-Charge roles) in Blyth, Scrooby and Ranskill, Oswaldbeck and Idle & Sands benefices. The MA role at Blyth, Scrooby and Ranskill will work with and provide some additional support to the Lead Mission Enabler.
In this cluster, there are 23 churches serving a population of 22,259. There are 6 C of E primary schools and 9 non-church primary schools. The villages are home to families who have lived there for generations, as well as those who have moved to enjoy this rural context more recently. The benefices enjoy good links to the A1 and the East Coast mainline railway and because of new housing developments, attract those commuting to neighbouring towns and cities (Lincoln, Doncaster, Sheffield) as well as those further afield (York, Leeds and London).
Click here to read more about this cluster and the different benefices.
Click here to view the Mission Associate role description.
If you would like to arrange a time to discuss the opportunities further, please email: archdeaconspa@southwell.anglican.org
Closing Date: Sunday 12th January 2025
Interviews: 23rd / 24th January 2025