Vacancies List
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28 Oct 2025, 2:23 p.m.
in ClergyMinistry Development Lead
• Do you have a heart for encouraging and supporting the lifelong vocation, ministry and formation of all our Ordained and Lay Leaders?
• Are you able to lead and deliver a range of ministerial formation and development opportunities which will enrich their spiritual life and faith?
• Are you committed to intentionally forming leaders who are deeply rooted in their relationship with Jesus, who act boldly in His name, and inspire others to do the same?
The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a gifted teacher who is committed to ministry development and has the ability to enthuse, listen and resource others in both lay and ordained ministries.
You will need to combine excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively plan, organise and deliver. For this new role will make a key contribution to implementing our Ministry Development Vision and Plan for 2030.
Underpinned by the values of our God for All strategy, we are seeking a Ministry Development Lead who is able to relate generously and positively to those of theological traditions other than their own.
This is a part-time position of 21 hours a week.
Salary £40,462 FTE plus 15% non-contributory pension or an ordained candidate could choose to remain in the Church of England Clergy Pension Scheme.
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 24th November 2025, 9am
Interviews: Church House, Penrith – Thursday 4th December 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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28 Oct 2025, 12:23 p.m.
in ClergyDiocesan Director of Ordinands and Vocations
• Do you have a heart for supporting and enabling the local people of God in Cumbria to discover and nurture a wide variety of gifts for a wider range of ministries?
• Are you committed to discerning and forming leaders who are deeply rooted in their relationship with Jesus, who act boldly in His name, and who inspire others to do the same?
• Are you a champion for fostering diverse vocations amongst groups who are underrepresented in our ministries?
The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a gifted ordained colleague with the experience and strategic skills to play a pivotal role in enabling the vocations of all God’s people alongside releasing the considerable potential for lay and ordained ministry across the Diocese.
For those called to ordained ministry in the Church of England, you will skilfully oversee and guide individuals through the national discernment process, ensuring they are supported spiritually, pastorally and practically, supported in this work by our experienced team of ADDO’s.
You will be experienced in leading a team of key colleagues, which include the IME 2 Officer and Vocations Lead, modelling collaboration, support and challenge in the discernment and formation work they undertake.
Underpinned by the values of our God for All strategy, we are seeking an emotionally intelligent and pastorally adept leader who is also able to relate generously and positively to those of theological traditions other than their own.
This is a full-time position of 35 hours a week.
Salary £48,988 plus 15% non-contributory pension or an ordained candidate could choose to remain in the Church of England Clergy Pension Scheme.
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 1st December 2025, 9am
Interviews: Church House, Penrith – Thursday 11th December 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 or Ali Ng (Bishop’s Chaplain) by emailing bishopschaplain@carlislediocese.org.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to Helen Harker at HumanResources@Carlislediocese.org.uk
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3 Oct 2025, 2:58 p.m.
in ExternalChoir Leader and Organist - Diocese of Blackburn
CHOIR LEADER & ORGANIST
Saint Leonard, Penwortham, Preston.
This position will play a key role in our music ministry.
At Saint Leonard’s we are proud of our Anglican musical heritage. We are looking for someone who both recognises this, whilst at the same time can bring new / fresh ideas.
Applicants should not only be able to demonstrate technical musical competence, but also leadership and interpersonal skills ~ to lead the choir, and work in collaboration with the Vicar, Church Officers and Parishioners.
Full details are on the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification.
If you wish to apply or find out more details please contact Churchwarden Philip Walsh via pjwalsh2012@icloud.com
or 07486 687879.
Your application should include details of any relevant skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications aligned to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Also include at least two references please.
This position is offered on a ‘non-employee’ basis (eg contractor / self employed) and will be subject to completing a Confidential Declaration and enhanced DBS check.
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
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18 Sep 2025, 11:19 a.m.
in ClergyCuracy - St John's, Hensingham
Are you a person who loves Jesus and worshipping Him with His people? We are looking for:
✤ Someone who has great confidence in the power of Jesus to change lives and a proven track record of raising up disciples
✤ One who possesses a conservative evangelical theology which accords with St John ’ s and informs the way you minister
✤ Expertise to develop a discipleship course that helps us enjoy God, love one another and share his word
✤ Someone keen to grow with the potential to help us explore further church planting and revitalisation
✤ A servant with a humble heart and compassion for the flock.
✤ A person keen to serve in the Mission Community as we will ask you to minister for one morning service a month at St Andrew's Mirehouse and to serve for 3 hours a week midweek. This will be helping with outreach in an area such as an after school club
✤ Someone excited by ministry in the North of England who may wish to apply for our Associate Vicar role once their training is complete. We would love someone who feels the call to leave their comfort for Christ and to be a labourer in this corner of the harvest field.
Please note: St John ’ s Parochial Church Council has passed a resolution in accordance with the House of Bishops ’ Declaration on the Ministry of Bishops and Priests which means that this post is only open to male applicants. Read more (link to the Curacy Profile). 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
Join the adventure at St Paul’s, Barrow-in-Furness!
We’re a growing church with a passion for Jesus, rooted in Scripture, open to the Spirit, and committed to serving our town with the good news. As part of The Cumbria Way – a bold, nationally funded diocesan programme to plant and revitalise churches – we’re looking for a Planting Curate to join our team and help establish a vibrant new worshipping community on the Newbarns estate.
St Paul’s is both a parish and resourcing church, drawing people from across Barrow and beyond. We keep things simple: we open the Bible, we pray, we worship, we serve, and we share Jesus – together. Our PCC is united in a generous but orthodox vision: warm-hearted, biblically faithful, pastorally sensitive, and open to the Spirit’s leading.
At the heart of this curacy lies the exciting opportunity to work alongside Revd Dr Sarah Richardson (Pioneer Minister for Newbarns) in planting at St Aidan’s, where shoots of new life are already emerging through youth gatherings, family socials, and community café ministry. You’ll also be part of a supportive clergy team led by Revd Robin Ham, with a proven track record of training curates in missional ministry.
Barrow is a place of grit and beauty: where shipyards meet seascapes, resilience meets humour, and the Lake District is just minutes away. It’s a community hungry for hope – and a brilliant place to serve, grow, and live.
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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