The Diocese of Durham is looking to recruit an Associate Priest passionate about discipleship and mission to help Holy Trinity Church flourish into its next chapter.
Job Title: Associate Priest
Location: Holy Trinity Church, Darlington
Contract: Full time, 5 year fixed-term
Diocese of Durham Stipend, Pension and Housing all provided.
Holy Trinity is a growing church, increasingly focused on discipleship and mission and is looking for someone to work with them to grow and develop the church in these areas. The Associate Minister will provide focal leadership at Holy Trinity alongside Rev’d James Harvey who is the Priest in Charge. The postholder will oversee the day-to-day workings of the church, review and refresh vision, lead the church in new avenues of discipleship and mission, develop leadership within the church and act as the primary and focal minister at Holy Trinity.
This is a unique and exciting post: full time, one church, five years, extensive autonomy but with the oversight of James and the support of being part of the St Cuthbert’s/Holy Trinity staff team. James has a releasing and empowering style of leadership, alongside faith-filled aspirations.
Holy Trinity Church, Darlington, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of others and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: 29th September 2025
Interview date: TBC
The Diocese of Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Other supporting documents:
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy
For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Priest in Charge, Rev. James Harvey james.harvey@stcuthbertsdarlington.org.uk