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.

Jersey Jersey ,
| Salisbury | Closing date: 16 February
The Bishop for the Channel Islands seeks to appoint a Vicar of St. Mark’s District Church, Jersey, Channel Islands. We are seeking a full-time stipendiary Vicar to this single church benefice, who is rooted in God’s word, passionate about...
Other patronage
Cromer Cromer ,
| Norwich | Closing date: 18 February
Loving Jesus - Sharing His Love.  www.cromer-church.org.uk    Cromer Church is a large Anglican evangelical church on the beautiful North Norfolk coast.   We are a single parish, comprising one church family meeting across two worship...
CPAS patronage
Colchester Colchester ,
| Chelmsford | Closing date: 22 February
We are excited to be seeking a new priest to lead these two benefices, who have a happy history of working together, in this beautiful, vibrant and historically rich part of North Essex.   We are praying for: A new kind of...
CPAS patronage
Rochdale ,
| Manchester | Closing date: 23 February
The Incumbent and PCC are looking for a male presbyter secure in the complementarian Evangelical tradition, able to assent to the theological principles inhabited by the Manchester Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship and the Church of England...
Other patronage
Plymouth Plymouth ,
| Exeter | Closing date: 25 February
St Jude’s is a single urban parish with a beautifully refurbished church, finished to a high specification. You’ll be supported by a strong team of licensed lay ministers, committed PCC members, and dedicated lay leaders, alongside an...
CPAS patronage
Standon and Sacombe Ware ,
| St Albans | Closing date: 25 February
We are looking for an enthusiastic, missional Rector with a pastoral heart, who is a good faithful Bible teacher. They will reach out into the community and have a commitment to working with children and families and raising up new leaders...
CPAS patronage
Bedford Bedford ,
| St Albans | Closing date: 27 February
The parish is committed to serving its locality, being an inclusive and accessible community and to working together in mission. The link with the neighbouring Church of England school is important and offers creative opportunities for...
CPAS patronage
Plymouth Plymouth ,
| Exeter | Closing date: 05 March
We are seeking a Priest who is: A Bible believing, Spirit led leader Community-minded creative and relational Able to bring out the best in people with or without faith Comfortable engaging with people from a wide variety of...
CPAS patronage
Stoke-on-Trent ,
| Lichfield | Closing date: 05 March
Is the Holy Spirit calling you to joyfully lead our church  communities into their new partnership together?   We’re looking for a Spirit-filled vicar who is a good bible preacher and teacher who will: Lead our parishes into greater...
CPAS patronage
Stoke-on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent ,
| Lichfield | Closing date: 05 March
We’re a thriving parish in the UPA estates of the City of Stoke on Trent with an open-evangelical tradition, open to the gifts of the Spirit. We’re looking for a new Team Rector who will work with our team to: sustain and grow the...
CPAS patronage