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 103 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:
How to add your vacancies here
If you’d like to advertise your vacancy please contact our Communications Team.
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
Digital Giving Adviser (Full or part-time)
Introduction Are you excited by God’s generosity and believe in people and communities being generous disciples of Christ? Do you have the…
Closes Sunday 13 October
View VacancyClerk to the Governors | St Pauls’ CofE Primary School Kingston Hill
Permanent, part time, term time only Combination of working from home and school will be required Variable hours: estimated hours approx. 228…
Closes Monday 14 October
View VacancyChildren’s and Families’ Leader | St James’ Kidbrooke
St James’ Kidbrooke is looking for a Children’s and Families’ Leader. This is an exciting, dynamic role which is central to the…
Closes Wednesday 16 October
View VacancyAssistant Director of Music | All Saints Kingston
All Saints Kingston has an exciting opportunity for a talented organist and choral trainer to work with our renowned choir as Assistant…
Closes Friday 18 October
View VacancyChildren’s worker | North Lambeth Parish
£35,000 pa (FTE) 15 Hours per week, to include Sunday morning, Monday afternoon, Thursday morning Do you want to develop your ministry…
Closes Friday 18 October
View VacancyOffice Administrator | The Nehemiah Project
Transform lives with The Nehemiah Project! We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate person to join our team as an Office Administrator. This is a…
Closes Saturday 19 October
View VacancyDevelopment Worker [Social Action]
Introduction Salary/Stipend:£38,000 Working Hours:35 hours per week Location: London, Borough High Street We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Development Worker with…
Closes Sunday 20 October
View VacancyRecovery Practitioner | The Nehemiah Project
Transform lives with The Nehemiah Project! We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate person to join our team as a Recovery Practitioner. This is a…
Closes Sunday 20 October
View VacancyDirector of Music | St Oswald’s Norbury
St Oswald’s is looking for a musician to lead us into the future as our Director of music. Are you passionate about…
Closes Friday 25 October
View VacancyVicar of Eltham Holy Trinity
We are looking to appoint a Vicar of Eltham Holy Trinity with a heart for community Are you the priest who will…
Closes Tuesday 29 October
View VacancyVicar of St Francis of Assisi & St Mary of Nazareth Churches, West Wickham (United Benefice)
St Francis of Assisi and St Mary of Nazareth Churches serve the community in and around West Wickham, a suburb in the…
Closes Sunday 3 November
View VacancyDirector of Music & Organist | St Mark Bromley
St Mark’s is an open and inclusive Church of England parish church with a very strong choral tradition and a reputation for…
Closes Friday 29 November
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