Clergy vacancies within the Diocese of Norwich are also advertised on Pathways, however, we ask that you apply using our Diocese applications forms on this page within the advert please.
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
- Team Rector, Sprowston and North Norwich
This exciting post offers an opportunity to lead and shape mission and ministry as part of a team that covers the Sprowston and North Norwich area.
The benefice is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and experienced priest to encourage collaborative mission and ministry across the team with specific responsibility for Sprowston parish.
More details regarding the vacancy are available here.
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 and Vicar: Diss Team Ministry
The Diss Team Ministry is seeking both a Rector and Vicar for a benefice comprising 11 diverse parishes, all of which view their church as a vibrant part of the community.Extremely well connected by rail, Diss is a thriving Norfolk market town surrounded by picturesque villages.
Both vacancies seek priests with incumbent status who are enthusiastic about developing a vision and united purpose throughout town and rural communities, all of which possess a rich and unique Christian heritage.
More details regarding the Rector vacancy are available here and the Vicar vacancy here.
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.
- Priest-in-Charge (half time), The Benefice of Ashill
The four rural parishes of Ashill, Saham Toney, Ovington and Merton are set in the heart of the Breckland area of south-west Norfolk, with good road connections and links to the market towns of Watton and Swaffham.
The Ashill Benefice seeks a priest confident in their love of God who can lead and encourage the church through deepening discipleship and develop its mission to the communities it serves.
More details are available here.
- Priest-in-Charge, Swaffham and Sporle
Swaffham is an attractive, bustling market town in west Norfolk. The parish church and churchyard form an oasis of peace just off the high street. The benefice includes the nearby village of Sporle, and the two churches work well together.This is a lovely role with enormous potential for a priest in the modern catholic tradition with a heart for building up and encouraging each church to witness to God’s love and become a vibrant focal point of the community. The benefice has good transport links by road and Norwich and King’s Lynn (main line stations to London) are 35-45 minutes away.
More details are available here.
- Team Rector: Gayton Grimston, Massingham and District
Do you have a heart for rural ministry, for living out the Christian life as part of the community and a commitment to equipping and encouraging vocations?
The post of Team Rector of Gayton, Grimston, Massingham and District is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to minister among small rural committed communities in a beautiful part of north-west Norfolk 5 miles from the town of King’s Lynn and the glorious Norfolk coast.
More details are available here.
- Priest-in-Charge: Hunstanton and Saxon Shore
The bustling Victorian seaside town of Hunstanton is the largest of the parishes in this benefice which includes glorious North Norfolk coast, and picturesque coastal villages towards Burnham Deepdale.
The group seeks a priest with experience of a multi-parish benefice who will work together with the Assistant Priest, retired clergy and laity to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a rural and town ministry in this holiday area with energy and enthusiasm.
More details are available here.
Archdeaconry of Norfolk
Bishop Ian would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in any of the clergy vacancies below. Please contact his PA, Graham Cossey, on graham.cossey@dioceseofnorwich.org or 01953 528010.
- Kessingland Group – Available in the summer, this friendly and attractive coastal group in the south east of the Diocese has huge potential especially in the newly refurbished Kessingland Church. More details from the Bishop of Thetford’s office.
- Team Vicar in the Great Yarmouth Team – Full time Associate Priest to build partnerships and take forward the social justice work with the Minster team. Available in the summer – please speak to Canon Simon Ward – Rector of Yarmouth Minster.
- Chet Valley – Five Churches in an established group serving beautiful Broadland and the rural area around the growing town of Loddon. Lots of potential and a creative team prepared to experiment. Would suit someone who is comfortable with collaborative ministry in a church group with a mixed economy of worship. This should be available towards the end of the summer.
- Brooke/ Hempnall – The Depwade Deanery is currently being re-structured but posts are becoming available soon. Please call the Bishop of Thetford’s office for further information.
- Somerleyton – Half-time post for 5 parishes in the south east of the Diocese. Please contact the Bishop of Thetford’s office for further information.
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
Vicar – St Mary and St Paul’s, Hellesdon – two warm, friendly church communities who enjoy a breadth of worship, in the popular suburb of Norwich with strong links with schools and in the wider community. A busy and rewarding ministry with lots of opportunity to develop and innovate The role is due to become vacant towards the end of July – more details to follow
Team Rector of Sprowston – This exciting post offers an opportunity to develop ministry across a team of churches that covers the Sprowston and North Norwich area, with specific responsibility for Sprowston. This post would suit an experienced priest, with an inclusive approach, a heart for mission, who is able to lead in a collaborative way. More information to follow.
Vicar – St Stephen’s Norwich – A vibrant city centre church with a diverse worshipping community and a hospitable ministry to the city throughout the week – great potential for developing and building on the many strengths and achievements of recent years. The post becomes vacant late October – more information will follow – see this link for more details about St Stephen’s.
Vicar of the Earlham (Crossroads) Benefice
An important and exciting role, leading a team of lay and ordained colleagues in serving the three Anglican churches in Earlham – all engaging in different expressions of worship, serving a community of considerable need and opportunity, with a desire to know Jesus, and to make Him known, and to do this together. The post becomes vacant late October – more information will follow – see this link for more details about these churches Crossroads Church, Earlham, Norwich
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, Glaven Valley Benefice – the Glaven Valley benefice comprises the villages of Blakeney, Cley, Glandford, Letheringsett and Wiveton, each with its beautiful Anglican church. The area attracts many visitors, second home-owners and holiday makers alike. The five parishes work closely and cooperatively together, and there is a great sense of fellowship, friendship and support across the benefice. The congregations believe that the love of God in Jesus Christ is for everyone, of all ages and backgrounds, to receive and experience and, out of this belief, they offer a warm welcome to all – both residents and visitors. Benefice services offer various styles of worship, along with many groups, activities and events.The Glaven valley benefice is a friendly, welcoming and inclusive community and ministry here is both busy and rewarding, with a ministry team, a benefice office and paid administrator. The Rectory is located in the coastal village of Blakeney with its historic Quay on the stunning north Norfolk coast.Further information about the benefice can be found at https://glavenvalleychurches.org.uk/ The parishes are working on the profile and the post will be advertised in the Autumn.
- Rector, Mattishall and Tudd Valley Benefice – situated just 6 miles to the west of Norwich, with good transport links along the A47, the benefice of Mattishall and Tudd Valley became vacant in June 2024. The Rectory is well placed in the village of Mattishall, the largest of the six villages and there are a number of missional activities such as ‘Who let the Dads out’, ‘Little Angels’ Toddler group, Men’s Breakfast and ‘Sing together for well-being’. There are 3 primary schools in the benefice and 2 high schools in the neighbouring benefice and town of Dereham. The Ministry Team is made up of an Ordained Local Minister, Curate and 3 Licensed Lay Ministers. There is a benefice office in Mattishall and administrator. More details can be found on their website https://matvchurch.uk/ The benefice are working on the profile and the post will advertised in the late autumn.
- Priest-in-Charge: Coltishall benefice
A rewarding opportunity for a priest to serve as Priest-in-Charge of the Coltishall Benefice, comprising of 5 parishes set in the Norfolk Broads National Park.
Coltishall is 8 miles north of Norwich, and 3 miles from Hoveton and Wroxham railway station, with an hourly service to Norwich and good onward connections to London, Cambridge and Peterborough.
There is a real desire for change in these parishes, as they seek to grow in number, make meaningful connections with the people of their parishes and bring them to faith. Good leadership, communication and vision will be key to achieving this.
More details are available by contacting ann.whittet@dioceseofnorwich.org
Aside from clergy vacancies, employment opportunities throughout the Diocese of Norwich cover a wide range of skills and expertise, with all our current openings listed below.
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