Current clergy vacancies
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Current Clergy Vacancies

Rector of the Harling and Guiltcross benefice

A group of rural parishes located in South Norfolk – ten churches, each with its own distinct character and history, together serving the mission and ministry in this area. Norfolk is a wonderful county in which to live, with excellent facilities.  There are beautiful coastlines to explore, areas of outstanding

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Rector of the United Benefice of King’s Beck

“Eight Buildings One Church” is looking for a part-time Rector. Could it be you? We are situated between the City and the North Norfolk coast.  We are a rural community with a committed weekly congregation of approximately 30.  Our villages are Banningham, Colby, Felmingham, Skeyton, Sloley, Suffield, Swanton Abbott and

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Archdeaconry of Lynn

Bishop Jane and Archdeacon Catherine would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in any of the clergy vacancies below. Please contact their PA, Ann Whittet, on ann.whittet@dioceseofnorwich.org or 01362 709200.

Interim Priest-in-Charge (3 year), Middlewinch benefice, King’s Lynn

‘Seeking to share the love of Christ in our communities through prayer, service and outreach’ Middlewinch benefice is seeking a priest who help us to grow in number, faith, capacity and service to the benefit of the whole community. The West Winch Strategic Growth Area has been identified as a key site of local and national importance for new homes, facilities and services.  The development seeks to integrate a large number of new homes and associated facilities with the existing

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Rector – Briston and Briningham Benefice

The Benefice of Briston and Briningham, covering small rural villages south of Holt became vacant at the end of June 2026. The benefice has exciting plans for the future and are currently working on the profile. For an informal conversation, please contact Bishop Jane or Archdeacon Catherine.

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Rector – Quintet Benefice

The Quintet benefice, comprising of the beautiful coastal villages of East and West Runton, Gresham, Beeston Regis and Aylmerton became vacant in August 2026. The benefice are working on the profile. For informal expressions of interest, please contact Bishop Jane or Archdeacon Catherine. 

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Team Rector, Barnham Broom and Upper Yare Benefice

www.groupof15.org.uk The benefice of Barnham Broom and Upper Yare seek to witness in their rural communities to God’s love as revealed in Jesus. This capable and well organised rural benefice seeks a Rector who will share in their love for rural Norfolk and bring warmth, energy and hope to its scattered but welcoming small communities. The benefice is delighted to run the first rural Bubble Church initiative nationally in Hardingham church. The benefice is praying for a priest who will

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Priest in Charge: Launditch & Upper Nar

The Launditch and Upper Nar benefice is prayerfully seeking a priest to minister across our villages and delight in the life of our communities. The Launditch & the Upper Nar parishes are currently part of the much larger Launditch & the Upper Nar Team Ministry. There has therefore been extensive consultation with the whole benefice, and a decision has been made to divide it into two. A House for Duty Team Vicar role has been advertised and will therefore become

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Team Vicar, Dereham and District Team Ministry

The Dereham and District Team Ministry is prayerfully seeking a Team Vicar with responsibility for three rural parishes of Swanton Morley, Hoe and Beetley with East Bilney. The vision of the benefice is to We are seeking a priest to Personal characteristics • secure and confident in the love of God. • pastorally aware with good interpersonal skills. • who can bring joy, light and hope. • someone with sincerity and faith. • outward going, approachable, energetic and keen to

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Archdeaconry of Norwich

Archdeacon Keith would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in any of the roles below. Please contact his PA, Sophie Bell, on sophie.bell@dioceseofnorwich.org or 01603 629001

Archdeaconry of Norfolk

Bishop Ian would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in any of the roles below. Please contact his PA, Graham Cossey, on graham.cossey@dioceseofnorwich.org or 01953 528010. 

Other Vacancies

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Upcoming Clergy Vacancies

The Bishops and Archdeacons would be delighted to hear from you, if you are interested in any of the clergy vacancies that are due to come up soon.

Archdeaconry of Lynn

Bishop Jane and Archdeacon Catherine would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in any of the clergy vacancies below. Please contact their PA, Ann Whittet, on ann.whittet@dioceseofnorwich.org or 01362 709200.

Rector –  South and West Lynn

The urban parishes of south and west Lynn will become vacant in September. These parishes hold a traditionalist position and are cared for pastorally by the Bishop of Richborough. They

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Archdeaconry of Norwich

Archdeacon Keith would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in any of the roles below. Please contact his PA, Sophie Bell, on sophie.bell@dioceseofnorwich.org or 01603 629001

Archdeaconry of Norfolk

Bishop Ian would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in any of the roles below. Please contact his PA, Graham Cossey, on graham.cossey@dioceseofnorwich.org or 01953 528010. 

Rector of the Bradwell benefice

The benefice becomes vacant in late August 2026. Please contact the Bishop of Thetford for more details and an informal chat (bishop.thetford@dioceseofnorwich.org or 01953 528010)

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