Jobs in Ministry

Vacancies at CPAS patronage churches and beyond where we'd love to see Jesus-centred, mission-focused leaders appointed. We also offer resources and events for clergy moving roles.

Are you seeking a new post? Join us for our Moving On forum session on 19 March 2026 where our Patronage Team will offer clergy insights into the sometimes tricky subject of moving jobs.

Cheshire ,
| Chester | Closing date: 22 March
Ellesmere Port are seeking an Associate Rector for this very large urban parish of open evangelical tradition. St Thomas Ellesmere Port and St Lawrence Stoak are two vibrant churches with extensive and growing community links. You would be...
Other patronage
Isle of Sheppey ,
| Canterbury | Closing date: 22 March
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Priest‑in‑Charge to lead and inspire ministry across the Benefices of West Sheppey and Eastchurch with Leysdown & Harty. This is a remarkable opportunity for a priest with strong pastoral...
CPAS patronage
Isle of Sheppey ,
| Canterbury | Closing date: 22 March
We are delighted to be recruiting two Associate Priests to join us in an exciting season of gospel‑shaped growth and renewed mission on the Isle of Sheppey. Each post will be based primarily in either the Benefice of Eastchurch with...
CPAS patronage
Havering Havering London ,
| Chelmsford | Closing date: 25 March
Do you feel called to support active lay ministry?   Are you excited by a wide range of opportunities?   Have you experience of bringing the Gospel to children, young people and families?   These two parishes, on the edge of East...
CPAS patronage
Sheffield Sheffield ,
| Sheffield | Closing date: 26 March
The Benefice of St Timothy's and The Vine is looking for an Oversight Minster who will lead them further on their journey.   Two warm and lively churches in urban Sheffield, united by a desire to serve their communities, share the good...
CPAS patronage
Ecceleston Eccleston ,
| Liverpool | Closing date: 29 March
We are looking to appoint two full-time stipendiary clergy to lead these four parishes: St James with St Matthews, St John’s Ravenhead, St Luke’s Eccleston and St Mark’s North Road.    St James with St Matthew’s, St John’s and St Luke’s...
CPAS patronage
Eccleston Eccleston ,
| Liverpool | Closing date: 29 March
We are looking to appoint two full-time stipendiary clergy to lead these four parishes: St James with St Matthews, St John’s Ravenhead, St Luke’s Eccleston and St Mark’s North Road.    St James with St Matthew’s, St John’s and St Luke’s...
CPAS patronage
Ventnor Isle of Wight ,
| Portsmouth | Closing date: 03 April
Vicar of Holy Trinity Ventnor and St Catherine’s Ventnor, and Rector of Bonchurch Our three churches and their parishes seek a caring, experienced and enthusiastic priest to join us in the wonderful setting of a quirky seaside town and a...
CPAS patronage
Southall Southall ,
| London | Closing date: 10 April
The Bishop of Willesden and CPAS seek to appoint a Vicar at Emmanuel Church, Southall. Emmanuel Church Southall is prayerfully seeking a Christ-centred, mission-hearted priest to lead us into our next chapter. Situated at the heart of the...
CPAS patronage
Kirkheaton Huddersfield ,
| Leeds | Closing date: 15 April
This lively evangelical church is on the outskirts of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire (ASA 100 adults with daughter church in the neighbouring village of Grange Moor ASA 13). In addition to ASA the church has regular contact with...
CPAS patronage