Mission Associate (Priest-in-Charge), The Rivers Parish
Ministerial Vacancies
Working for us as a member of clergy in one of our rural, urban, or inner city parishes will be as varied and interesting as the people of Nottinghamshire you serve. The diocese is based in the heart of the East Midlands, close to the bustling city of Nottingham, and with easy access to London by train with good transport links up, down and across the country. You can be assured of regular pastoral and spiritual support from our Discipleship and Ministry Team, ensuring that your development needs are met in your Ministerial Development Review, with opportunities for peer support and personal growth.
Date:
9 July 2026
Could this be your next calling?
In the beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside, the Parish of the Rivers Retford is seeking a prayerful, courageous and creative priest to help our churches flourish as centres of worship, welcome and mission. With historic churches, committed lay leaders, strong village communities and ambitious plans for the future, this is a rare opportunity to shape rural ministry with energy and hope.
WE OFFER:
- A modern four-bedroom rectory in East Markham.
- Supportive, experienced lay leaders and PCC.
- Strong schools, village life and excellent transport links.
- Historic churches with fresh missional possibilities.
- Exciting plans for the re-ordering of East Markham church, with £150,000 already secured.
WE ARE PRAYING FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL:
- Honour our heritage while helping shape a hopeful future.
- Grow disciples and nurture confidence in sharing faith.
- Lead worship with warmth, depth and imagination.
- Build creative bridges between church and community.
- Work collaboratively across villages, parishes and lay teams.
MISSION ASSOCIATE ROLE
If you have a heart for mission, a love of rural communities and the vision to help churches grow, we would love to hear from you.
Come and discover what God may be calling you to among the churches and communities of the Parish of the Rivers Retford and join a dynamic cluster team of ordained and lay colleagues.
Find out more about the role from other Mission Associates below:
READY TO EXPLORE?
If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity, please email adsupport@southwell.anglican.org to arrange a time to talk further.
Interviews will be held on 9th September. The closing date is 19th August.