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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If you’re a parish looking for advice on what to do during a Vacancy, download our Guidelines for a Parish in Vacancy.
Current Vacancies
Director 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 29 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 VacancyDiocesan Building Surveyor
This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Building Surveyor to apply their professional expertise in a role that directly supports the…
Closes Sunday 29 March
View VacancyBuilding Surveyor
This is a unique opportunity to apply professional surveying expertise in service of mission, community and heritage. We are seeking an experienced…
Closes Sunday 29 March
View VacancyProperty Development Surveyor
This is a unique opportunity to use your professional property expertise to support parishes and their communities in the use of their…
Closes Sunday 29 March
View VacancyDigital Giving Advisor
We are looking for a good communicator who is excited by God‘s generosity and provision, and keen to encourage and support our…
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 VacancyApprentice in Children and Youth Ministry
Apprentice in Children & Youth Ministry (multiple positions) starting September 2026 Do you have a heart for children and young people and…
Closes Monday 6 April
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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