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.
Priest-in-Charge, The Church in the Woottons – Love-Grow-Serve
The Church in the Woottons seek a priest with energy and vision to serve the villages of North and South Wootton on the outskirts of the historic town of King’s Lynn and has a population of 7,500.
This is an exciting time to minister here. The new housing in the Woottons offers fresh opportunities for mission as well as engaging with established ministry.
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, Hellesdon
This richly varied vacancy offers the opportunity to lead warm, deeply faithful church communities on the outskirts of the City of Norwich.
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.
Rector of the Stalham and Smallburgh benefices
Two benefices with brilliant access to both the Norfolk Broads National Park and stunning coastline are seeking a Rector to join an ambitious shared ministry team.
More details regarding the vacancy are available here.
Priest in Charge and House for Duty Priest (two posts), The Brooke Benefice and Hempnall Group of Parishes
We are two well-established multi-parish benefices, friendly next-door-neighbours in an attractive part of rural South Norfolk. With similar populations, church traditions and worship styles. we have chosen to work co-operatively since 2022. While wishing to remain legally separate with our own identities, we now seek to recruit together a new clergy team to provide leadership across all our communities.
The two posts
One full-time Priest in Charge to be licenced in both benefices
One part-time House for Duty priest to be licensed in both benefices.
This is an exciting and unusual opportunity to form and mould a brand-new clergy team, offering the advantages of joint working, with each other and with a strong lay Ministry Team. Further support is provided by a part-time employed administrator.
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 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
- Chaplain to the Great Hospital & Vicar of St Helen’s Bishopgate
A special role which is focussed on chaplaincy to the community of residents in independent living accommodation in an eclectic mix of former almshouses, period buildings, and more modern buildings. The Chaplain is also the Vicar of St Helen’s church which serves the Great Hospital community and its very small parish. This part-time role involves Sundays and the equivalent of three days a week.The Role Description and Parish Profile are in preparation – please contact archdeacon.norwich@dioceseofnorwich.org for an informal conversation.
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.
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 – Hunstanton & Saxon Shore
The Hunstanton and Saxon Shore benefice, a group of 8 parishes along the beautiful north-west coast of Norfolk including the bustling seaside town of Hunstanton, are prayerfully seeking an experienced Priest to lead them in the next chapter of their journey together. There is an active ministry of an Assistant Priest, Authorized Worship Assistants, active retired clergy and supportive churchwardens.
For an informal conversation with the Archdeacon please contact her PA, Ann Whittet on ann.whittet@dioceseofnorwich.org
Rector, Mattishall and Tudd Valley
The parishes of this group of 8 churches each retain their own character and holds importance in serving the people of each village. The benefice vision is to make Jesus known to all in through their commitment to church growth, encouraging and deepening vocations and links within their communities.
The parish profile and role description are in the final stages of preparation.
For an informal conversation with the Archdeacon of Lynn please contact her PA, Ann Whittet on ann.whittet@dioceseofnorwich.org
- Team Rector, Gayton, Grimston, Massingham and DistrictThis rural benefice is a gem of a post, just 4 miles east of King’s Lynn. There are opportunities for working the small schools in the benefice and a good team of lay and ordained colleagues enable the parishes, which have a good pattern of working together, to flourish.Archdeacon Catherine Dobson archdeacon.lynn@dioceseofnorwich.org would welcome conversations about this post and expressions of interest.
- Priest-in-Charge, The Benefice of Coxford with Toftrees
The Coxford benefice is seeking a Vicar who will become a visible presence in our villages – someone who will cherish our rich variety of worship while exploring new ways to engage with those on the fringes of church life. If you are a natural connector, then this could be the post for you. Our churches are places of worship, and the heart of our rural communities. From village concerts to open garden events, we love gathering together, and we look forward to welcoming a Vicar who will help us build on this spirit of togetherness.
Our primary school in East Rudham is a vibrant hub of young families, and we hope our new Vicar will be excited to connect with the children, parents and staff.
Could you be the person to help us write this next chapter in Coxford’s story?
- Priest in Charge, Reepham and the Wensum Valley
The parishes are working on their Parish Profile and will soon be advertised.
For an informal conversation with the Archdeacon of Lynn please contact her PA, Ann Whittet on ann.whittet@dioceseofnorwich.org Priest in Charge, Middlewinch Benefice
The 4 parishes which make up this benefice are working on their Parish Profile and will soon be advertised.
For an informal conversation with the Archdeacon of Lynn please contact her PA, Ann Whittet on 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.
Our life together
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