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.

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...
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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...
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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...
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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
Colchester ,
| Chelmsford | Closing date: 19 April
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
Harlow Harlow ,
| Chelmsford | Closing date: 19 April
We are seeking a strategic, imaginative and pastoral priest to lead our diverse parish at a pivotal moment in Harlow’s regeneration. St Paul’s (a Major Parish Church) sits in the rapidly developing town centre, while St Mary’s is a...
CPAS patronage
Streatham Streatham ,
| Southwark | Closing date: 19 April
The Bishop of Southwark wishes to appoint a Team Rector of Furzedown, based in the parish of St James, working with the well established and experienced team. St James’ is an evangelical church serving a vibrant parish between Streatham...
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