Set in the heart of Hove on the glorious Palmeira Square, St John the Baptist is a welcoming and prayerful parish, seeking a priest who will help deepen our life of worship and enable us to flourish as a sacred space in a vibrant location.

We are praying for a priest who

• Has strong relational gifts and a pastoral heart
• Flourishes within an eucharistic tradition
• Is deeply rooted in prayer
• Enjoys working collaboratively with gifted, committed lay people
• Encourages creativity in worship, hospitality and service
• Will help us develop our digital presence and use of social media
• Can communicate the mysteries of faith in generous, engaging and accessible ways.

An attractive modern town house is available, within walking distance of both the church and the seafront.

Closing date: Friday 17 July 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 28 July 2026

This is a 0.5 post, with an expectation that the office holder will give the equivalent of 3.5 days per week, including all or part of Sunday.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Ven Martin Lloyd Williams, Archdeacon of Brighton and Lewes on 07305 412784 or archbandl@chichester.anglican.org.

Applications to be made via the CofE Pathways website.

The Diocese of Chichester 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. For further information, please read our full safeguarding policy.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and completion of the Church of England Confidential Declaration Form.

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Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role