VACANCY OPEN
TEAM RECTOR AT TRINITY & ST PAUL’S
CHELTENHAM
Trinity is a large, vibrant, charismatic evangelical Anglican church working in close partnership with St Paul’s, as two distinct churches with a shared spiritual DNA and missional vision. The churches are diverse, multi-generational and growing, with ministries reaching the people of Cheltenham, the region and overseas.
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Patronage Board (which includes the Simeon’s Trustees) and the PCCs are looking to appoint an exceptional and experienced candidate to be the senior leader at Trinity and to oversee the Team Ministry, working with ordained and lay colleagues in a staff of around thirty.
See below for helpful dates and links.
The Profile, Bishop’s Statement and application form are available at www.simeons.org.uk/vacant-parishes. For an informal conversation please contact: kevin.roberts@simeons.org.uk or the Venerable Katrina Scott kscott@glosdioc.org.uk
How to apply
There will be an opportunity to find out more about the Team Rector post at Trinity and St Paul’s in a webinar being held on Thursday 20 August at 5.30pm, with some of the people involved in making the appointment. There will be opportunity to ask questions to the panel in the chat. And you can join the call on a confidential basis. If you feel prompted to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please join us.
Note: if you prefer to stay anonymous and ask questions, please change your name on your own screen.
Join the Webinar on
20 August at 5.30pm
TEAM RECTOR - TRINITY & ST PAUL’S
Applications open: 10 July 2026
Webinar for interested applicants :
5.30pm, 20 August 2026
Closing date for applications :
1 September 2026
Familiarisation Day :
30 September
Interview Day : 1 October 2026
Applicants must have at least 3 years ordained experience in the UK, a current DBS and evidence of up-to-date safeguarding training