Team Rector of Kirkby Lonsdale 
and Mission Community Leader of Lunesdale and Endmoor Mission Community

Are you called to lead, inspire, and shape the future of a vibrant rural mission community? 

We are seeking a visionary Team Rector to join us in South Cumbria-Yorkshire Dales; someone who will nurture faith, deepen relationships, and help us grow in purpose and impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to:

• Build on our strong and valued ecumenical partnerships
• Champion and develop our thriving family-focused initiatives
• Strengthen our deep connections with local schools and the wider community
• Guide us in becoming an even more outward-looking, mission-shaped church

What we offer:

• A warm, supportive, and collaborative team of lay and ordained colleagues
• A beautiful market town setting between the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales, with excellent transport links via the M6 and the West Coast Main Line at Oxenholme
• A newly provided home for the incumbent
• Access to well-regarded local primary and secondary schools
• If you are an inspiring leader with a heart for community, mission, and collaboration, we would love to hear from you. Come and help us write the next chapter of our shared story.

This is a full-time stipendiary post (£34,950 as at April 2026)

For more information contact: Ven Vernon Ross archdeacon.south@carlsilediocese.org.uk

Closing date for Applications: 1^st November 2026 Midnight

Interviews: 30^th November 2026

Completed application forms should be returned to HumanResources@Carlislediocese.org.uk

Carlisle Diocese 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.