Diocese of Carlisle

Vacancies List


  • Kendal Network Youth Church

    Cake or Fake

    We are seeking a Full time Pioneering Youth Worker to spearhead a new Network Youth Church initiative in the deanery that is the home to the world-famous Kendal Mint Cake. Are you a self-starter with the ability to:
    - Break new ground and form real (not fake) relationships with young people that grow into effective ministry
    - Grow Fresh Expressions of Church with young people
    - Support and build a team at all levels, with young leaders, volunteers and in the Steering Group
    - Work with a local steering group and a network of agencies and churches to develop a cohesive strategy to engage young people across a diverse area

    If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Richard Passmore 07823415816

    If you think you this maybe you, please find the job description at carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies

    Salary £29,826 FTE plus 15% employers pension contribution

    Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 10th July 2024
    Interviews: Thursday 18th July 2024, to be held in Kendal

    Please return completed applications to: HumanResources@carlislediocese.org.uk

    An occupational requirement exists for the post holder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

    An enhanced DBS will be required for his role.
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  • Furness Network Youth Church & Youth Minister Ulverston Parish Church

    Two youth work roles - one amazing location

    Furness Network Youth Church (£29826 plus 15% employers pension Contribution)

    We are seeking a Full time Pioneering Youth Worker to join our team and take responsibility for the development of Network Youth Church across the Furness Deanery. We have expanded the role from half to full time and so are looking for someone to help build to the next level. Can you
    - Lead and develop pioneering youth work
    - Grow Fresh Expressions of Church with young people
    - Build and support teams
    - Work with a local steering group to develop a cohesive strategy to engage young people across a diverse area

    If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Richard Passmore 07823415816

    Youth Minister Ulverston Parish Church (£27,448 pro rata plus 15% employers pension contribution)

    We also recruiting a half time associate minister in Ulverston Parish Church with responsibility to oversee the work amongst young people. There is already some strong existing youth activities across the church, good links with local schools and the opportunity to work alongside both the wider church (eg the Children’s and families worker) and Network Youth Church to develop strategies and activities for a fuller engagement with young people in the community.

    If you would like a wider profile of the church or an informal conversation, please contact John McKenzie 0780335593

    We are open to applications from individuals for either role and from couples who may be interested in job share options.

    If you think you this maybe you, please find the job description at carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies

    In the next few weeks NYC roles for Kendal and Derwent Deanery will also be advertised and if these would be of interest, please register your email address with HumanResources@carlislediocese.org.uk

    Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th July 2024
    Interviews: Tuesday 23rd July 2024, to be held in Ulverston
    There is an opportunity for those interested in the UPC role to attend church on Sunday 21st July

    Please return completed applications to: HumanResources@carlislediocese.org.uk

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  • Team Vicar - Benefice of Egremont and Haile

    This united Benefice comprises the parishes of Egremont with Bigrigg and Haile, along with the Mission Church at Thornhill. Situated on the beautiful west coast of Cumbria, we are working collaboratively with the parish of St Bees and seeking to create a united team ministry. We are looking for a Team Vicar to have primary pastoral care of the Benefice, working with the team ministry, as you journey with us in faith, and hold, guide and support us to embrace the challenges and opportunities to be more Christlike in the community.

    We are seeking a priest who is:
    • an effective communicator;
    • a team player who also works collaboratively;
    • empathetic, kind and encouraging;
    • friendly and approachable; meets people where they are now;
    • an effective listener; prayerful and considerate;
    • enthusiastic to see growth both in number but also in faith;
    • sympathetic to, and embraces varying styles of worship, from the traditional to a more relaxed style of all age service;
    • and blessed with a sense of humour. Read more