We are five parishes (pop. 3200) who are used to working together through a Benefice Council and Ministry Team.  

St James is a single church parish a short distance from the award-winning beaches of Bournemouth and the beautiful south coast.

Clifton College is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 months to 18.   Founded in

The Diocese of Lichfield is seeking to appoint a full time Officer to take our development programs to the next level.

As Director of the Central Secretariat and Clerk to the Synod, you will act as the equivalent of “Company Secretary” for the Archbishop’s Council charity; overseeing policy work on how the Church organises and governs itself. You will also support the Chief Executive, the Secretary General, across the range of his responsibilities, including deputising where necessary on issues within the Church and with key stakeholders outside the Church.