Diocese of Carlisle

Vacancies List


  • Priest in Charge - Benefice of Arthuret with Kirkandrews on Esk, Nicholforest/Rockcliffe & 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: 25th June 2025

    Interviews: 17th July 2025 Read more

  • Church Planting Enabler

    · 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 Enabler 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 £40,462 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: Wednesday 11th June 2025, 9am

    Interviews: Church House, Penrith – Monday 23rd June 2025. Read more

  • Director of Missional Revitalisation

    The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a Director of Missional Revitalisation who is creative and innovative as well as being enthusiastic and committed to partnership working. For alongside colleagues, the postholder will play a significant role in enabling the local church and mission communities to be bolder in their missional ambition and imagination.

    As part of the Mission and Ministry, Support and Innovation team you will be responsible for overseeing the successful missional revitalisation workstream of the Growing in Mission Project funded by a five-year Diocesan Investment Programme award. You will also line manage a small team, including a Growing Younger Enabler for Youth, who has a pivotal role in the delivery of the Growing Younger Strategy. Specifically, the oversight of Network Youth Church (young people aged 10-18yr olds) and the developing work with young adults aged 18-25yr olds. Read more

  • Priest in Charge Benefice of Arthuret w/ Kirkandrews on Esk & Nicholforest & Rockcliffe & Blackford

    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: 25th June 2025
    Interviews: 17th July 2025
    Read more