| Closing date: | 25 November 2026 |
| Contact: | Archdeacon of Barking |
| Website: | https://stmargaretschurchbarking.com |
| Location: | Barking |
The Patron, All Souls College Oxford is currently looking to fill the following post
Vicar, St Margaret of Antioch, Barking
St Margaret’s Church, Barking is a large and flourishing parish church drawing upon the broad traditions of our catholic and openly evangelical style of worship with a warm and welcoming congregation. St. Margaret’s has a deep history in Christianity dating back to 666AD, and is a Grade 1 listed building, situated in what remains of Barking Abbey. This is an opportunity for an experienced Vicar with plenty of energy and enthusiasm to lead this diverse and strategically important parish. We are looking for a Vicar who:
• Is a leader who bases their teaching on Scripture, is a person of prayer and open to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
• Can embrace our Eucharistic style of worship.
• Understands the importance of our youth and children’s groups and is willing and able to move this ministry forward.
• Is able to lead and motivate staff and volunteers.
• Has proven experience of financial management and can use IT & media.
• Can demonstrate the ability and vision to think creatively as they develop with us the church in its mission.
• A Vicar who recognises the importance of music ministry within the church and is willing to make music ministry a priority.
Parish profile and Summary of Standard Terms of Appointment are available from our diocese website www.chelmsford.anglican.org/vacancies.
To arrange an informal conversation about this role, or for an application pack please contact Julie Nagle, PA to the Archdeacon of Barking at jnagle@chelmsford.anglican.org
Closing Date: 25th November 2026
Interviews: 19th January 2027
Role subject to an enhanced DBS check
The Diocese of Chelmsford 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 are subject to acceptable pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory appropriate level of DBS check.
