Rector

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

Closing date: 1st September 2026
Interview date: 21st October 2026

For an informal conversation please contact: [email protected]

01473 252829 | 07900 990073

Full details can be downloaded from www.cofesuffolk.org

Enhanced DBS check required