Rector of Upper Nadder Benefice

This newly-formed benefice comprises seven villages in the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, Wiltshire:

Ansty, Chilmark, Fonthill Bishop, Fonthill Gifford,Hindon w Chicklade & Pertwood, Swallowcliffe, and Tisbury.

We offer

A lovely rectory and home situation in the centre of Tisbury: a village famed for its quality of life and good rail links.

Suppportive and committed PCCs and lay teams.

A great opportunity to grow schools ministry.

Ready access to excellent secondary education.

We seek a rector who:

  • is a warm-hearted and positive leader.
  • is happy to tend to the spiritual needs of all generations.
  • is confident across a range of Anglican liturgical traditions.
  • will be a visible presence among our parishes.
  • will discern and enable gifts and vocation of others.
  • will nurture us in our new association as a Benefice

An enhanced DBS (with home check) is required.

If you are interested in this post please contact the Archdeacon of Wilts on 01722 438662.

Benefice Profile

Application Form 1

Application Form 2

Application Form 3

Application Guidelines

Closing date 23rd February 2026

Shortlisting 3rd March 2026

Orientation and Interviews 24th & 25th March 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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