Vacancies List
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1 Sep 2025, 10:52 a.m.
in ClergyPriest in Charge – the Esk Parishes with Rockcliffe and Blackford
Priest in Charge
Benefice of Arthuret with Kirkandrews on Esk and Nicholforest
/ Benefice of Rockcliffe and Blackford
We are seeking a prayerful and compassionate leader to guide our churches in faith and mission as we grow together.
What We’re Looking For
A person of prayer, open to God’s call and shared discernment
Rooted in tradition yet excited by new opportunities
A community builder, connecting across all walks of life
Versatile in worship, embracing both Common Worship & BCP
A supportive leader, nurturing the gifts of others
A caring shepherd, making faith relevant for all generations
What We can offer
Working alongside a committed Network Youth Leader to support and inspire young people
Opportunities to develop your specialisms across the Deanery Mission Community
A fulfilling ministry in diverse contexts
Beautiful, well-maintained churches with dedicated congregations
Strong Ecumenical Relationships
Does this sound like it could be your calling?
For an informal conversation please contact Archdeacon Ruth Newton (text: 07919 792051)
This is a full-time stipendiary post (£31,840 from April 2025)
For a profile and application form, please visit www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies
Closing date: 3rd October 2025
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26 Aug 2025, 10:03 a.m.
in ClergyVicar/Priest in Charge – Churches of the Lyth and Winster Valleys
Vicar of the Benefice of Crosthwaite, Cartmel Fell, Witherslack and Winster (held in plurality) and Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Underbarrow with Helsington Read more
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22 Aug 2025, 10:41 a.m.
in Ordained/LayChurch Planting Lead
• Are you an experienced missional leader with a record of church planting?
• Do you have a passion to mobilise God’s people in mission through planting new worshipping communities of missional disciples, able to reach the people of our Diocese with the Good News of Jesus?
The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a Church Planting Lead to work with a phase 1 cohort of local churches to develop church plants, new congregations and revitalisations in three contexts across Cumbria, to develop our wider readiness for and understanding of Church Planting and to work with local and national partners to develop the longer-term strategy for Church Planting.
As part of the Mission and Ministry, Support and Innovation team you will be responsible for overseeing the successful launch and delivery of the first generation of the planting programme funded by a five-year Diocesan Investment Programme award.
You will be working with parish leaders in both rural and urban contexts to develop their plans and capacity for planting, providing monitoring, coaching and evaluation for the programme to succeed, and facilitating ongoing learning and harvesting insights to inform future work.
Working across a diverse region of rural and urban Cumbria this is an exciting opportunity for a missional and motivated leader with a passion to serve and support Church of England churches from a variety of contexts to plant in a Diocese with an established record for pioneering and resourcing innovation in mission.
This is a full-time position of 35 hours a week.
Salary £42,528 plus 15% non-contributory pension.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the postholder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date for Applications: Monday 15th September 5pm
Interviews: Church House, Penrith – Wednesday 24th September 2025.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Rachel Head (Director of Mission, Ministry, Support and Innovation) by emailing rachel.head@carlislediocese.org.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to Helen Harker at HumanResources@Carlislediocese.org.uk
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18 Aug 2025, 11:44 a.m.
Mission and Ministry Support Administrator
• Are you proactive, well organised and enjoy undertaking a variety of work tasks?
• Do you enjoy working with others, specifically supporting your colleagues in delivering key areas of their work?
• Will you welcome a new challenge undertaking work which every day will support the mission and ministry of the church?
The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a Mission and Ministry Support Administrator who will:
• Support and deliver the administration requirements of the Director of Mission and Ministry, and Mission workstream colleagues, who have a lead area of responsibility.
• Provide administrative and events support to key colleagues in their coordination of key networks, including the provision of promotional and support materials.
• Undertake administrative support for online content, updating website information and online spaces.
• Work in support of data collection for externally funded projects.
This is a part-time position, 28 hours per week and we will welcome a discussion around patterns of working at interview.
Salary: £23,668 FTE + 15% non-contributory pension (pro rata based on 35-hour week).
Closing date for Applications: Monday 8th September 2025, 9am
Interviews: Church House, Penrith – Wednesday 10th September 2025.
The Diocese of Carlisle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Read more
Completed application forms should be returned to Helen Harker at HumanResources@Carlislediocese.org.uk
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13 Aug 2025, 12:54 p.m.
Office Administrator
Do you inspire confidence in your customers?
Do you take pride in achieving results?
Do you want a new challenge?
The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for an
Office Administrator
who will
• provide effective admin support to the office
• provide admin support to the Archdeacon’s Office
• provide excellent customer service
• maintain the contact management system
This is a part-time position, 14 hours per week, office based in Penrith over 3 days.
Salary: £23,668.00 FTE (pro rata based on 35-hour week) + 15% non-contributary pension.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 15th September 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 24th September 2025, Church House, Penrith
The Diocese of Carlisle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Read more -
29 Jul 2025, 2:29 p.m.
Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
Do you have a passion for safeguarding and inspire confidence in others?
Are you an experienced safeguarding professional with a heart for protecting children and adults?
The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for an
Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
To be based in Penrith who will
· Manage a caseload responding to, assessing, and managing safeguarding concerns or allegations
· Support the development of safeguarding arrangements, good practice, policy, and training.
· Ensure those who pose a risk are appropriately supported and managed.
• Build strong, professional and effective relationships with Diocesan and Cathedral staff including senior clergy and volunteers in a variety of church officer roles.
This is a part-time position, 28 hours per week, however, we welcome discussion around part time working.
Salary: £43,525 FTE + 15% non-contributory pension (pro rata based on 35-hour week).
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing date for applications: Monday 8th September 2025 at 9.00am
Interviews: in Penrith on Monday 22nd September 2025.
For an informal conversation, please contact Joanna Van Lachterop (Diocesan Safeguarding Officer) on 07458 016884 or email safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk
The Diocese of Carlisle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. For the role description & Application form please visit https://www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies/ Read more -
16 Jul 2025, 12:15 p.m.
in ClergyCuracy - Ulvertson Parish Church, St Mary with Holy Trinity, and St John's Osmotherley
What we are looking for:
A wholehearted disciple of Christ, eager to learn more about God, the work of His church and the community they are a part of.
A person who has a heart for people and mission and who can help guide the church into the next part of God’s plan for our fellowship and community.
An individual with excellent interpersonal skills and godly leadership qualities, a passion for evangelism, and the intention (with training) to plant church(es) to reach the unchurched population in Cumbria.
A person of prayer, a team player, adaptable, teachable and with a desire to grow.
Someone who values and encourages the gifts and ministries of the church family. Read more -
16 Jul 2025, 9:37 a.m.
in ClergyCuracy - St Aidan's, Cumbria
WHAT WE ARE SEEKING
We are looking for someone who:
Loves Jesus and wants to prioritise following him with their whole heart
Has a heart for mission and is ready to step out in faith to see new disciples made.
Embraces the charismatic and evangelical traditions and is passionate about seeing God move in power today.
Is excited about the vision of St. Aidan’s and ready to minister within this context.
Is eager to plant a new church by the end of curacy, in line with St. Aidan’s vision and strategy.
Is a team player, able to inspire and equip others for ministry. Read more -
16 Jul 2025, 9:06 a.m.
in ClergyCuracy - St Paul's Barrow, with Newbarns
At St Paul’s, we aspire to live out the Bible’s rich vision of church as a body, with everyone having a part to play! But as part of this church‑wide team, we have a clergy team entrusted with pastoral oversight of the church:
Robin Ham (Lead Minister), Elaine Bates (Associate Minister), and Sarah Richardson (Associate Minister).
Together, they seek to offer a supportive training environment rooted in a generous orthodoxy, where you’ll be encouraged to grow in wisdom, confidence, and character.
With a mix of gifts, experiences, and callings — full‑time, part‑time, and self‑supporting — we work as a team to lead, pray, and serve the church and wider community. Elaine brings a wealth of experience in lay development and ministerial formation, now serving the Diocese as Initial Ministerial Education 2 (Curacies) Officer. Sarah brings a dual vocation as an ordained local GP, embodying holistic, incarnational ministry in the community.
As a curate, you’ll be welcomed into this team, given space to learn, and entrusted with real ministry as you grow in your own calling to proclaim afresh Christ to every generation. Read more -
16 Jul 2025, 8:55 a.m.
in ClergyCuracy - Harrington, Distington and Westfield
Do you sense a call to ministry at the edge?
We’re seeking a creative, compassionate, resilient and community‑minded curate to serve across three distinctive parishes — St Mary’s Westfield, St Mary’s Harrington, and The Church of the Holy Spirit Distington — on the rugged coast of Cumbria.
Someone who can offer new perspectives using their life experience to further the kingdom of God. Who sees the beauty of mixed ecology and values both time‑honoured church and pioneering new worshipping communities.
What we can offer.
A Warm Welcome
A great team of colleagues across Churches Together.
Churches that are prayerfully seeking to see God’s Kingdom come afresh in this generation.
The space to think outside the box, dream dreams and try new things.
The chance to invest in community.
An opportunity to develop worship and think deeply about connecting with those people who are unchurched. Read more