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
Anglican Ordained Deacon, Religious Brother, Sister, Lay Person – HMP Elmley
Job holders will provide faith/belief and pastoral care to prisoners and staff of their own faith/belief tradition and have an understanding/knowledge of…
Closes Friday 19 December
View VacancyRector of St Nicholas, Sutton
The Bishop of Southwark, with Hertford College Advowson Trustees, wish to appoint a Rector of St Nicholas, Sutton We are seeking a…
Closes Sunday 11 January
View VacancyBenefice Administrator & Personal Assistant to Vicar | The United benefice of St James and St Anne, Bermondsey
The United benefice of St James and St Anne, Bermondsey is looking to a recruit an administrator. We are seeking We are…
Closes Monday 12 January
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 Saturday 24 January
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 Saturday 31 January
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 Saturday 31 January
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