Our Diocese offers a variety of roles that support our mission and ministry. Some positions are unique to the Church, such as ordained ministry and lay leadership roles, whilst others require a range of skills to help ensure that the Diocese, our parishes and partner organisations run smoothly. We hope that this website gives you an understanding of the work of the Diocese, our vision and the values that we uphold
Ordained ministry and lay leadership
We are always seeking clergy and lay people who are prayerful, faithful, generous, and willing to take risks as we share and proclaim the love of Christ to all.
In the Diocese of Southwark, Christians of diverse backgrounds and theological convictions speak well of each other and are committed to our common life and task as expressed in the Southwark Vision. This mutual trust allows us to invest in parochial ministry and to respond creatively and innovatively to changing communities and new developments.
If you think God is calling you to serve in this place, do explore our current vacancies prayerfully and see if you share our Southwark Vision.
Teaching opportunities in our Diocese
The Southwark Diocesan Board of Education (SDBE) is proud to support 101 schools and academies, colleges and universities across our diverse and vibrant Diocese. If you are looking for your next teaching opportunity, search our vacancies on the SDBE website:
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Current Vacancies
Bank chaplain | Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital
Job overview The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, world-class cancer centre, is seeking to recruit a Bank Christian Chaplain to join a…
Closes Wednesday 25 February
View VacancyMedia Pioneer (Part-Time, 2.5 days a week) | Springfield Church
Are you a creative storyteller at heart, passionate about seeing media serve mission? We’re inviting you to join Springfield Church as our…
Closes Friday 27 February
View VacancyThe Parish of East Greenwich | Youth Worker (part-time)
Sports Academy on the Peninsula Our project aims to give children on the Greenwich Peninsula a positive alternative and a possible escape…
Closes Saturday 28 February
View VacancyChildren’s and Families Minister | St Mary’s Reigate
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As a member of the staff team, the Children’s and Families Minister will have responsibility for the following: • Lead…
Closes Sunday 1 March
View VacancyOutreach Lead – Children and Young People | Well City Church, Stockwell
This role presents an exciting opportunity for the right person to play a vital part in the faith filled adventure of church…
Closes Friday 6 March
View VacancyWorship Pastor | Well City Church, Stockwell
This role provides an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to pioneer and develop a culture of worship at Well City Church…
Closes Friday 6 March
View VacancyChildren and Youth Minister | St John’s Upper Norwood
St John’s Upper Norwood is a vibrant and diverse parish serving the needs of its local community through lunch clubs, children’s and…
Closes Monday 9 March
View VacancyChildren and Families Pastor | Holy Trinity Richmond
WE’RE HIRING Do you want to play your part in our vision to encounter Jesus, build community and seek transformation? Holy Trinity…
Closes Thursday 12 March
View VacancyWorship Pastor | Christ Church Peckham
We are looking for a Worship Pastor to help shape and lead a growing culture of 24/7 prayer and worship.
Closes Sunday 15 March
View VacancyPriest-in-Charge (Vicar Designate) of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Tadworth
The Church of the Good Shepherd, Tadworth, seeks a full-time Incumbent to lead us as we continue to evolve and grow. We…
Closes Sunday 15 March
View VacancyDirector of Operations | Christ Church Brixton Road
This is an exciting time to join Christ Church Brixton Road, as our Director of Operations. This is a key role in our leadership team in support…
Closes Sunday 15 March
View VacancyRising Generation Pastor | Christ Church Peckham
We are seeking a Rising Generations Pastor to lead and grow ministry among children, young people and their families; helping the next…
Closes Sunday 29 March
View VacancyJunior Church Leader | Christ Church West Wimbledon
BACKGROUND Our mission is to be known as a welcoming church where worship is joyful – to be a space where everyone…
Closes Tuesday 31 March
View VacancyMission Practitioner – Children and Youth Ministry
Apply to be a CYP Mission Practitioner! Do you have a passion for sharing Jesus and helping children, young people, and families…
Closes Thursday 31 December
View VacancyGrow your Children, youth and families ministry | Partner with a Mission Practitioner
Is your church looking for someone to support existing volunteers to share Jesus with children and youth who aren’t yet connected to…
Closes Thursday 31 December
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