We are a large Grade 1 listed church on a prime city-centre site, which has a civic role and a ministry to all who come for whatever reason a destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors annually a significant part of the Deanery of Bath and the Diocese of Bath & Wells.
We have:
- a small geographic parish, but a large and very committed congregation drawn from across the city and surrounding areas
- a world-class musical tradition with 5 outstanding choirs
- a growing ministry to young people and families, rooted in worship and in educational outreach
- partnerships with a wide range of charities and community organisations, at home and abroad
- a stipendiary ministry team of Rector, Abbey Missioner and Abbey Pastor together with three other part-time clergy and a lay reader
- a large staff of 27 and an army of more than 300 volunteers
- a spacious, modern, detached, four-bedroom rectory with a garden.
We are looking for a Rector who:
- will lead us in worship and encourage us to live and tell the good news of Jesus Christ
- will help us develop a strong and compelling vision for mission and ministry, and a strategy to put it into practice
- will help us become more diverse and accessible
- Has the experience to lead a £3 million operation toward financial sustainability while keeping worship and mission at the centre.
For a conversation regarding this post with Charlie Peer, Archdeacon of Bath please email Tamsyn Richardson-Aitken, Archdeaconry Assistant for the Bath Archdeaconry or telephone 01749 597118. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. For full details and to apply, please go to Pathways.
Notable dates
Closing date for applications: 10th April 2026
Visits and interviews: 29th and 30th April 2026