Diocese of Carlisle

Vacancies List


  • Network Youth Church Leader

    Solway Deanery is looking to recruit a
    Network Youth Church Leader
    ‘Connecting a Generation’

    Are you able to build relationships with young people aged 11-18?
    Can you grow and develop Christian disciples?

    If so… we are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, Christian Youth Leader to lead one of our Deanery based Network Youth Churches in Cumbria.

    You will be:
    • Inspiring and empowering young people to explore faith and come to know Jesus in creative and relevant ways.
    • Building relationships with local schools, churches, and communities to connect with 11–18-year-olds.
    • Leading and shaping a pioneering youth church, reimagining what faith gatherings can look like.
    • Working alongside passionate partners in mission, collaborating to create a dynamic network of support in the local area.
    • Supported and equipped with training and resources to grow in your own ministry journey.

    If God is calling you into Christian Youth Ministry, we would like to hear from you!
    If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Hannah Burgess 07900 519139

    £30,720 plus 15% employers pension contribution for qualified Youth Leaders

    Closing date for applications 9am, Monday 8th December 2025
    Deanery tour and interviews to be held over two days 15th and 16th December 2025 Read more

  • Administrative Assistant - Programme Management Office

    Can you handle a diverse workload?
    Do you inspire confidence in colleagues?
    Do you want a new challenge?

    The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a
    Administrative Assistant

    who will:

    • Support the Programme Management Office
    • Be flexible, positive, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
    • Work with colleagues to coordinate project reporting
    • Monitor and collate data against programme and strategic objectives

    This is a part time position, for 21hrs (0.6FTE) a week

    Salary: £23,668 FTE

    Closing date for applications: 9am 24th November 2025
    Interviews: Thursday 27th November 2025 at Church House, Penrith

    If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email Kerry Roughton,
    Head of Programme Management, on kerry.roughton@carlislediocese.org.uk

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