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 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
This unique opportunity provides chance to serve the Glaven Valley benefice, which is home to a group of five parishes serving the villages of Blakeney, Cley, Wiveton, Glandford and Letheringsett in the beautiful countryside of the North Norfolk coast; designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The picturesque area attracts many visitors, second home-owners and holiday makers alike. The parishes work closely and cooperatively together, and there is a strong sense of fellowship, friendship, and support across the benefice.
More details regarding the vacancy are available here.
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 Stephen’s, Norwich
This exciting post offers an opportunity to lead and shape mission and ministry in the heart of Norwich city centre – building on current strengths, developing our outreach, leading us in a new vision.
More details regarding the vacancy are available here.
Vicar, Earlham (Crossroads) Norwich
An exciting role, leading a team of lay and ordained colleagues in serving the Anglican parish of Earlham and its three churches – all engaging in different expressions of outreach and worship, serving a community of considerable need and opportunity, with a desire to know Jesus, and to make Him known.
More details regarding the vacancy are available here.
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.
Team Vicar in the Great Yarmouth Team
We are looking for a second Team Vicar who will be responsible for developing our congregational life through worship and nurture of all ages with a special focus on the spiritual life of our church school.
This is an exciting time to join a team which is seeking to change, grow and develop. The new clergy will need to work effectively together with the Team Rector and others to help navigate the way.
More details regarding the vacancy are available here.
House for Duty Priest in Charge of the Hemsby and Lound parishes
A unique opportunity to establish and nurture a newly created Benefice of two Resolution parishes under the oversight of the Bishop of Richborough who want to develop their shared Anglo-Catholic ethos and grow their churches.
Both parishes are in a beautiful, peaceful part of rural England, with many attractions and benefits.
More details regarding the vacancy are available here.
Rector of Kessingland, Gisleham and Rushmere
Kessingland is in a delightful position on the Suffolk Coast, a manageable group which is well established, and during the interregnum tasks have been shared easily and enthusiastically.
The parishes look forward to supporting their next Rector in ministering to those within the church and those in need of outreach, while offering a strong lay leadership team.
More details regarding the vacancy are available here.
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 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.
- 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.
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
St David’s Thorpe End – Vicar (House for Duty)
St David’s is a (literally and relationally) warm, comfortable, welcoming modern church, with a heart for mission and service, in the wonderful village of Thorpe End.
Events and services are listed here St David’s Church, Thorpe End – A Church Near You and also on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thorpeendchurch
This post becomes vacant in January – more information to follow
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
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.
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, The Church in the Woottons
The Church in the Woottons seek a priest with energy and vision to serve the two parishes in North and South Wootton on the outskirts of the historic town of King’s Lynn.
The benefice is currently working on the profile and hope to advertise in the Spring.
This is an exciting time to minister in this benefice. The new housing in the benefice offers fresh opportunities for mission as well as engaging with the established ministry across the two parishes.
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.
Our life together
Thank you for your interest in a role serving in our Diocese. Download this document which shares something of our life together and gives you a flavour of ministry here.