Team Vicar, Hunstanton & Saxon Shore Benefice

The Hunstanton and Saxon Shore Team Ministry is prayerfully seeking a Team Vicar with responsibility for the parishes of Hunstanton, Old Hunstanton, Ringstead, Holme-next-the-Sea, Thornham, Titchwell with Choseley, Brancaster and Burnham Deepdale.

The vision of the benefice is to make Christ known and to be a church for all, across the town and
villages:
– to actively seek God’s will and to grow in faith together
– to become a stronger, more united benefice, better sharing our resources
– to be prayerful, vibrant and welcoming communities of faith, actively seeking God’s will
– to be outward looking in bearing witness to the Good News that Jesus brought us
– to make a difference to our communities by harnessing, and growing the talents we have to serve
others

Responsibilities
General:
A. To exercise the cure of souls shared with the bishop in this benefice in collaboration with your
colleagues and to have regard to the responsibilities of clergy as set out in the Canons, the Ordinal
(*see overleaf), the Code of Professional Conduct of the Clergy, Guidance for Clergy (formerly
Clergy handbook) – Diocese of Norwich, the Covenant for Clergy Care and Wellbeing Clergy
wellbeing – Diocese of Norwich and other relevant legislation.

Specific:
Overview
The Team Vicar will play a key role in developing vibrant, outward-facing ministry mainly across
Hunstanton and Old Hunstanton but will have involvement with the Saxon Shore coastal villages. This
role focuses on building relationships, growing discipleship, and engaging with residents, visitors, and
seasonal communities.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop mission initiatives tailored to coastal and tourism contexts, starting at least one
  new worshipping community within 3 years
• Build strong links with local schools, churches, community groups, and businesses, as well as
  undertaking civic responsibilities.
• Pioneer creative and accessible forms of worship, especially for those new to church
• Support pastoral care across the benefice, particularly in Hunstanton town
• Collaborate with lay leaders to encourage discipleship and small group growth
• Engage with the seasonal influx of visitors, offering welcoming and relevant ministry
• Conduct occasional offices across the benefice, building connections with families
  

Person Specification

• A priest with a passion for mission and evangelism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience (or enthusiasm) for fresh expressions of church
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team ministry context
• Sensitivity to both rural and seaside community dynamics

Shared Expectations

• Commitment to team ministry and mutual support
• Work together with the PCCs in shared commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
  children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Participation in benefice-wide planning, prayer, and vision setting
• Flexibility to serve across Hunstanton and adjacent coastal villages
• Willingness to engage with the unique opportunities and challenges of a coastal, rural benefice
• Uphold the values and mission of the Church of England

If you would like an informal conversation about this post, please be in touch with the Archdeacon of Lynn, The Ven. Catherine Dobson on 01362 709200 or email archdeacon.lynn@dioceseofnorwich.org

Please submit your Application and Confidential Declaration Form by 9.00am on Tuesday 9^th July 2026 to Mrs Ann Whittet (PA to the Bishop of Lynn and Archdeacon of Lynn) by email to ann.whittet@dioceseofnorwich.org with a hard copy in the post to: The Bishop’s Office, Commercial Road, Dereham NR19 1AE