Priest in Charge of Springfield, St Christopher and Tyseley, St Edmund

We are two parishes looking for a Priest in Charge who will share our vision for growth whilst also embracing mission and ministry to our very diverse and multi-ethnic local communities. We are located about 5 miles South East of Birmingham's centre in the deanery of Yardley and Solihull. We are both gifted with deeply committed lay and ordained local ministers who are looking for a Priest in Charge who will help us to continue growing together in faith and mission as we serve our local communities.

The ideal candidate will be:

• An open evangelical who is passionate about working with people of all ages and from varied backgrounds and a heart for Spirit filled worship
• Prayerful, approachable, grounded, pastorally gifted who can also encourage and support our existing ministry teams
• A collaborative leader who can make new connections with different groups, organisations and faith traditions across both communities
• Someone with vision and who can imagine new possibilities for growth and deepening of discipleship within our existing communities and in outreach to others
• One who is called by God to urban ministry in a Muslim majority area and can use this unique context to inspire us in loving service and skilled preaching

To view the Parish Profiles and letter from Bishop Michael please see the attachments below.

A Diocesan Profile for this post should be read prior to submitting an application, this is available from the Office & Site Manager to The Bishop of Birmingham, Chris Booth who can be emailed on

Closing date: Sunday (midnight) 13 December 2026

Interviews: 14 January 2027

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

As part of the interview process, following successful shortlisting, candidates will be required to meet either with the Diocesan Bishop or Suffragan Bishop before a panel interview.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.

The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including a references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

The Bishop of Birmingham, looks for priests to serve as incumbents who have the capacity to grow local church in spiritual depth, in numbers, in confident witness, and in serious engagement with their community. Central to this is the task of identifying, encouraging and endorsing the ministry of others and entrusting them with real responsibility in the work of mission and outreach.

The priest appointed to this role must have been ordained in the Church of England or a church in communion with it and must have exercised at least three years ordained ministry. Those applying to be considered must have the right to work in the UK as this vacancy has does not yet qualify to sponsor a visa. The priest appointed will be an office holder under Common Tenure, and the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations will apply.

It is important that the priest appointed plays a full part in the life of the deanery, particularly Chapter and Synod, and in the wider programmes of the Diocese. Opportunities for ecumenical collaboration should also be pursued, and good relationships sought with other faith communities.