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
We believe God’s Word and Holy Spirit can transform individuals and communities. We are all about Jesus, our tagline is JESUS:WHENEVER, WHEREVER, HOWEVER. And…
Closes Friday 17 October
View VacancyChildren and Families pastor St Peter’s Brockley – 4 days (FT for right candidate)
Salary: £35,000 pro rata Work Expectations: – Sunday & Tuesday for staff and team meetings – The role holder will need to be…
Closes Sunday 19 October
View VacancyDirector of Music and organist at St Andrew’s Church, Catford
We are looking for an enthusiastic Director of Music and organist for our Eucharistic, RSCM affiliated church. We are looking for someone…
Closes Friday 31 October
View VacancyNetwork Youth Worker (2 Positions)
Do you have a passion for youth ministry? Do you cherish the sacramental tradition of the Church of England? Do you want…
Closes Sunday 2 November
View VacancyChoral Trainer Tenor Lay Clerk | All Saints Kingston
All Saints Kingston offers an exciting opportunity for a talented professional singer to gain extensive experience in a renowned choir and to…
Closes Sunday 2 November
View VacancyVicar of St Luke’s Whyteleafe (0.5 with housing)
Overview: St Luke’s is a beautiful Parish Church, located in Whyteleafe, a local village, within the Tandridge district of Surrey, with the…
Closes Sunday 2 November
View VacancyAssistant Music Director, St Anselm’s Kennington
We are seeking a flexible and creative Assistant Music Director, of any musical background, to help develop St Anselm’s outreach through new…
Closes Saturday 8 November
View VacancyRector of the Parish of Sanderstead, All Saints’ and St Antony’s
The Parish of Sanderstead (Southwark Diocese) is looking for a new Rector We are looking for a leader who will help us…
Closes Sunday 9 November
View VacancyVicar of the Benefice of South Norwood, Holy Innocents and St Mark
North Croydon is a densely populated area, with many young families and a high proportion of children and young people. South Norwood…
Closes Sunday 9 November
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