Rector of St Paul’s Harlow Town Centre with St Mary’s Little Parndon

Closing date:	19 April 2026
Contact:	Archdeacon of Stansted
Website:	https://stpaulsandstmarysharlow.co.uk/
Location:	Harlow

We are seeking a strategic, imaginative and pastoral priest to lead our diverse parish at a pivotal moment in Harlow’s regeneration.

St Paul’s (a Major Parish Church) sits in the rapidly developing town centre, while St Mary’s is a beautiful historic church on the edge of new housing. Together, we are united in our strong evangelical roots and desire to grow new disciples, deepen our life of prayer and worship, and serve our diverse community with compassion.

We are praying for someone who will:

Offer wise, strategic leadership and develop leadership gifts in others.
Have a passion for growing faith especially in our young people.
Engage confidently with civic partners and community organisations.
Help us make the most of significant mission opportunities as Harlow grows and with additional resources from the Diocesan Investment Programme.

We offer you warm, open congregations; a committed ministry team; strong community and civic links; and our prayers.

Find our website here and the parish profile via the link below.

Please note that this is a CPAS Patronage appointment.

For more information, an informal conversation and to request an application form please contact the Archdeacon of Stansted’s office here

Application closing date: Sunday 19th April

Parish tour & interview: Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd May

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Parish Profile

Standard terms of Appointment Privacy Notice Equality Monitoring Form Download the Enhanced DBS Confidential Declaration form