| Closing date: | 04 October 2026 |
| Contact: | The Archdeacon of West Ham |
| Website: | https://stbarnabaswoodford.wordpress.com/ |
| Location: | Woodford and Ilford |
Once appointed the two roles will be brought together under a plurality Order
We are looking for a priest of the Society, with an evangelistic heart, deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition, who will lead these two churches with joyful confidence in their mission to these diverse communities.
We are praying for a Priest who will develop and strengthen our ministry to young people, and be a gifted pastor, communicator, and teacher of the Faith.
St Barnabas and St Alban’s are both in the Barking Episcopal Area of the Diocese of Chelmsford, situated in the London Borough of Redbridge in London’s East End.
The parishes are affiliated to the Society of St Wilfrid and St Hilda and are under the episcopal oversight of the Bishop of Richborough.
Closing date: 4 October 2026
Interviews: 9 November 2026
If you think you may be that person, we would very much like to hear from you. To arrange for an informal conversation about this role, or for an application pack email The Archdeacon of West Ham’s office on a.westham@chelmsford.anglican.org application forms need to be returned to this address.
Click on the links below to view the Parish Profiles and parish websites.
Appointment subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure
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.
