Visionary Rector for Len Valley Benefice

Rector oftheLen Valleybenefice - Part of the North Downs Deanery

We are the Len Valley Benefice, a family of four churches, each with its own unique character and traditions.Our vision is to touch everyone with God's love by living as the people of God's kingdom so that everyone in the community has a story to tell of God's love as we reach out together in prayer, worship,teachingand generosity.

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming,inclusive and open Benefice.

Our Benefice Families celebrate the Christian community through such contemporary services as Messy Church, Breakfast Church, Taize and traditional worship such as Choral Evensong and BCP Communion, reflecting our belief that our Christian Worship in all types, is our greatest strength .

More information about theLen ValleyBeneficecan be found here: About Us - Len Valley Benefice

Qualities of our new Vicar:

We are looking for a Spiritual Leader who will:

• grow the Kingdom of God by supporting those who already are Christians to gain a better understanding of discipleship;
• helping people who have yet to understand; and
• encouraging others to do likewise so that we can fulfil our vision.

If you feel that God is calling you to new ministry inthe Len Valleyand would like further information, please contact the Archdeacon of Maidstone-The Venerable Estella Last,

Closing Date:Monday29 th June 2026

Interviews:Tuesday28 th July 2026

The priest appointed to this role must be ordained in the Church of England, or in a Church in communion with it, and must have successfully completed a training post with the appropriate sign-offs required to apply for an incumbency or other ordained role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and does not currently qualify for visa sponsorship.

The priest appointed will serve as an office holder under Common Tenure, and the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations will apply.