Vacancies List
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24 Mar 2026, 2:55 p.m.
in ClergyVicar of the United Benefice of Dalston with Cumdivock, Ivegill, Raughton Head and Wreay
Vicar of the United Benefice of Dalston with Cumdivock, Ivegill, Raughton Head and Wreay
We are four rural parishes on the edge of Carlisle, each with its own distinct character, but united by warm community life, strong lay partnership, and a shared vision of “sharing the love of Jesus.”
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19 Mar 2026, 2:23 p.m.
Network Youth Church Leader
Network Youth Church Leader
(Solway, Cumbria)
‘Discovering life in all its fullness’
Can you model excellence in Christian Youthwork?
Can you equip and resource church leaders to develop their own vibrant Christian Youth Ministries?
Can you inspire and train volunteers?
If so… we are seeking a Leader for Solway Network Youth Church, Cumbria.
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18 Mar 2026, 4:44 p.m.
in ClergyAssociate Priest - St Paul's, Barrow
Curacy / Associate Priest - St Paul's Barrow, with Newbarns
Join us on a church planting adventure with St Paul’s, Barrow-in-Furness!
We’re a growing church with a passion for Jesus, rooted in Scripture, open to the Spirit, and committed to serving our town with the good news.
As part of The Cumbrian Way – a bold, nationally funded diocesan programme to plant and revitalise churches – we’re looking for a Planting Curate or an Associate Priest (Planting Specialism) to train as part of our team and help establish a vibrant new worshipping community on the Newbarns estate.
St Paul’s is both a parish and resourcing church, drawing people from across Barrow and beyond. We keep things simple: we open the Bible, we pray, we worship, we serve, and we share Jesus – together. Our PCC is united in a generous but orthodox vision: warm-hearted, biblically faithful, pastorally sensitive, and open to the Spirit’s leading.
At the heart of this curacy lies the exciting opportunity to work alongside ministry colleagues in planting at St Aidan’s, where shoots of new life are already emerging through youth gatherings, family socials, and a community café ministry. You’ll also be part of a supportive clergy team led by Revd Robin Ham, with a proven track record of training curates in missional ministry.
Barrow is a place of grit and beauty: where shipyards meet seascapes, resilience meets humour, and the Lake District is just minutes away. It’s a community hungry for hope – and a brilliant place to serve, grow, and live.
Whether you are looking for a curacy or wanting a next step with a planting specialism element after your first curacy, could God be calling you to join us? Read more -
12 Mar 2026, 2:50 p.m.
Giving Advisor
Do you
• Enjoy supporting individuals and groups to think creatively about generosity and giving?
• Have a passion to see generosity overflow throughout communities across Cumbria?
• Want to be part of an exciting team working across different contexts and traditions?
The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a
Giving Advisor to join our Head of Stewardship and Local Ministry Finance and wider Diocesan team to work with parishes across the whole of the Diocese of Carlisle to help facilitate growth in generosity and giving.
This position has been funded through the Church of England National Giving Strategy. Current funding for the role is secured until the end of 2028. The successful candidate(s) will receive additional support and resources through the National Stewardship Network, as well as annual conferences and regular training.
Specific experience in fundraising, stewardship or working within a church context is not needed. We are looking for someone with a passion for the role and the right transferable skills.
We are open to applications from people seeking full time or part time work. The annual salary for the role is £31,795 FTE per annum (pro rata), plus 15% pension contribution.
Applications need to be submitted by 12 noon on Wednesday 15th April and those applying should be available for interview on Tuesday 28th April in Penrith.
If you wish to discuss the post before applying, please phone the Head of Stewardship and Local Ministry Finance, Sophie Hodge, 07988090477 or email Sophie.hodge@carlislediocese.org.uk
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6 Mar 2026, 10:11 a.m.
in ClergyAssociate Priest (Planting Specialism - Second Curacy) - St Aidan's Cumbria
Associate Priest
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an Associate Leader who:
Has a passion to see people encounter the goodness of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ by the power of the Spirit.
Senses a clear calling to church planting and desires a focused season of formation within a living, growing church plant
Leads with faith, humility and courage; able to hold vision, build teams, and cultivate healthy, intergenerational community.
Is energised by mission on the ground: evangelism, discipleship, prayer, raising leaders, and releasing people into their calling.
Resonates deeply with our values of Gathered to Scatter, Word and Spirit, Kingdom Generosity, and Intergenerational Community.
Wants to play an active part in strengthening and establishing new worshipping communities, working alongside others across Cumbria who share a heart for planting and renewal.
This is a formative season for someone who longs to grow in pioneering leadership, to help build here, and in time to be sent to establish new communities where God leads.
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5 Mar 2026, 9:55 a.m.
in ClergySt Herbert with St Stephen
Associate Priest within the Carlisle South Mission Community with pastoral responsibility for St Herbert's *
The Parishes of St Herbert’s, Currock; St John’s, Upperby; and St Elisabeth’s, Carlisle are neighbouring churches sharing an incumbent and who, working together as Carlisle South Mission Community, seek to appoint an Associate Priest, with pastoral responsibility for St Herbert’s and able to support the revitalisation of mission across our three parishes.
Rooted in the Liberal Catholic tradition of the Church of England, the Associate Priest will be an enthusiastic and innovative missioner, at ease leading a sacramental, eucharistic pattern of parish life and able to mobilise and resource the gifts of the whole congregation, finding new ways to develop reach, service, proclamation and ministry so as to enable more local people to encounter the life of Jesus and enable us to grow younger and grow in discipleship, confidence and witness.
Funded through the Diocese’s Diocesan Investment Programme (DIP), this appointment is designed to support contextually appropriate and sustainable missional revitalisation and the planting of new worshipping communities, and enable renewed engagement with local families, schools and young people.
Does this sound like it could be your calling?
For an informal conversation please contact Archdeacon Ruth Newton
archdeacon.north@carlislediocese.org.uk
This is a full-time stipendiary post (£34,950 from April 2026) appointed initially for a fixed term period of 5 years.
Closing date: 21st April 2026
Interviews: 18th May 2026
Please return completed applications to humanresources@carlislediocese.org.uk
*The appointed person will be licensed to the Benefice of St Herbert with St Stephen; St Elisabeth Harraby; and Upperby (held in plurality)
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10 Feb 2026, 1:12 p.m.
in ClergyWarnell Group of Parishes
Warnell Group
0.5FTE Priest-in-Charge
(Benefices of Westward, Rosley-with-Woodside and Welton;
And Caldbeck, Castle Sowerby and Sebergham).
An opportunity to lead this fabulous group of parishes in the Lake District northern fells, perched above the Solway plain. The churches are all within a radius of 5 miles from the centre of Caldbeck, where the beautiful Grade II listed vicarage is situated. The group works well together and has adapted its service pattern to suit a part-time post.
Is God calling you to join us in the beautiful Warnell Group?
• Do you show leadership that enables the churches you will serve to thrive and grow?
• Will you share faith in Christ and accompany others on their faith journey?
• Can you manage change?
• Are you able to balance the traditional with new and to value and meet the different needs of different generations?
• Are you convinced of the value of developing local lay ministry – creating a community of the faithful?
• Are you committed to developing faith with and for children, young people, families and our school?
• Do you communicate well with young and old alike?
• Do you have a clear understanding of rural ministry or a willingness to learn?
• Are you flexible, fun, energetic and enthusiastic with a sense of humour?
For an informal conversation please contact:
The Ven. Stewart Fyfe, Archdeacon of West Cumberland
Archdeacon.West@CarlisleDiocese.org.uk / T: 07552 428772
This is a part-time stipendiary post – 3 days a week – this can either be with housing provided and a stipend of £4,995, or it can be without housing and a stipend of £17,475 with housing allowance of £3,360 (all amounts are as at April 2026).
For further information please visit www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies
Closing date for applications: 13th April 2026
Provisional interview date: 6th May 2026
Please send completed applications to humanresources@carlislediocese.org.uk
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10 Feb 2026, 12:17 p.m.
in ClergyPriest in Charge – Benefice of Millom
The Benefice of Millom are looking for a new Parish Priest
Someone who will be
• An inspiring communicator and confident preacher
• grounded in prayer; a pastoral presence who values the community, listens, and will encourage gifts in others
• able to work collegiately
What we offer is
• A small-town but with a big heart and close-knit community
• Close to the beauties of the Lake District
• A long history of Christian worship
• A desire to change and move forward
• A supportive Deanery with good clergy relationships
The successful candidate would be required to develop a relationship with Chaplaincy provision at HMP Haverigg.
This role would suit a missional priest with a heart for gospel and the community.
It is a part-time post is for 3 days a week with housing provided. Stipend £4,549 (as at April 2025)
For more information contact the Archdeacon of Westmorland and Furness: Ven. Vernon Ross / Email: archdeacon.south@carlislediocese.org.uk Tel: 07388 377105
For more details and the application pack please visit: www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies
Please send completed applications to humanresources@carlislediocese.org.uk
Closing date: 7th April 2026 / Interview date: 19th May 2026
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18 Sep 2025, 11:19 a.m.
in ClergyCuracy - St John's, Hensingham
Are you a person who loves Jesus and worshipping Him with His people? We are looking for:
✤ Someone who has great confidence in the power of Jesus to change lives and a proven track record of raising up disciples
✤ One who possesses a conservative evangelical theology which accords with St John ’ s and informs the way you minister
✤ Expertise to develop a discipleship course that helps us enjoy God, love one another and share his word
✤ Someone keen to grow with the potential to help us explore further church planting and revitalisation
✤ A servant with a humble heart and compassion for the flock.
✤ A person keen to serve in the Mission Community as we will ask you to minister for one morning service a month at St Andrew's Mirehouse and to serve for 3 hours a week midweek. This will be helping with outreach in an area such as an after school club
✤ Someone excited by ministry in the North of England who may wish to apply for our Associate Vicar role once their training is complete. We would love someone who feels the call to leave their comfort for Christ and to be a labourer in this corner of the harvest field.
Please note: St John ’ s Parochial Church Council has passed a resolution in accordance with the House of Bishops ’ Declaration on the Ministry of Bishops and Priests which means that this post is only open to male applicants. Read more (link to the Curacy Profile). Read more -
16 Jul 2025, 12:15 p.m.
in ClergyCuracy - Ulvertson Parish Church, St Mary with Holy Trinity, and St John's Osmotherley
What we are looking for:
A wholehearted disciple of Christ, eager to learn more about God, the work of His church and the community they are a part of.
A person who has a heart for people and mission and who can help guide the church into the next part of God’s plan for our fellowship and community.
An individual with excellent interpersonal skills and godly leadership qualities, a passion for evangelism, and the intention (with training) to plant church(es) to reach the unchurched population in Cumbria.
A person of prayer, a team player, adaptable, teachable and with a desire to grow.
Someone who values and encourages the gifts and ministries of the church family. Read more