Benefice of Brize Norton, Carterton and Black Bourton Team Vicar (H4D)

We are three parishes: St John the Evangelist serves the town of Carterton, with St Britius in Brize Norton and St Mary the Virgin in Black Bourton.

We offer a four-bedroom house on Shilton Park in Carterton, near local amenities and within easy reach of the Cotswolds, Oxford and beyond.  There are good schools, public transport and health services.

We are praying for someone who will:

• Build relationships and help our churches flourish as vibrant places of worship, welcoming to all
• Be a spiritual teacher who encourages deeper understanding of scripture and discipleship among all ages and who will help to grow occasional offices ministry
• Work collaboratively with our leadership team and help to grow gifting among congregations

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jane Haslam, Associate Archdeacon, at jane.haslam@oxford.anglican.org or Revd Barry Hanson, Team Rector, at rector@bncbb.org.uk.

For the Benefice Profile, please click HERE. To apply, visit https://pathways.churchofengland.org and select the Diocese of Oxford.

Optional Additional Youth Work Role

Alongside the Team Vicar appointment, there is an opportunity to undertake an additional paid youth work role of 15 hours per week.  This is a separate employed position with its own employer (St John’s PCC), contract and terms and conditions.  It is not part of the Team Vicar appointment.

Candidates may apply for:

• The Team Vicar role only; or
• The Team Vicar role together with the additional youth work role.

For an informal discussion about the youth work position, please contact the Team Rector.

Closing date: 24 October 2026
Interviews: 20 November 2026

Enhanced DBS disclosure required.