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
Associate Priest, St Luke’s, Battersea
Overview St Luke’s is a lively and thriving church situated in a residential area between Clapham and Wandsworth Commons. It is a…
Closes Friday 22 March
View VacancyDirector of Operations
ST JOHN THE DIVINE, KENNINGTON We are seeking a Director of Operations who will be a key member of our leadership team,…
Closes Sunday 31 March
View VacancyRacial Justice Development Officer
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Diocesan staff team as we seek to live out our commitment to racial justice….
Closes Wednesday 3 April
View VacancyYouth & Families Minister
All Saints (Merstham & Gatton Team Ministry) This is an exciting opportunity to join a new leadership team at the start of…
Closes Saturday 6 April
View VacancyRector of Windmill United Benefice
The Bishop of Southwark with The Crown wishes to appoint a Rector of Windmill United Benefice The new incumbent will continue to…
Closes Sunday 7 April
View VacancyVicar of St John the Divine, Felbridge
We’re looking for a Vicar to join the St John’s Church Family at Felbridge, someone who feels called by God to further…
Closes Sunday 14 April
View VacancyPriest in Charge (Rector Designate)
St John The Evangelist, Old Coulsdon ‘Helping People to Meet Jesus’ Our church St John’s is a thriving, vibrant broadly evangelical church…
Closes Sunday 21 April
View VacancyDirector of Music at Christ Church West Wimbledon
We’re looking for someone to work collaboratively with our new Vicar to grow and develop our music offering not just at Church, but also in the community.
Closes Friday 24 May
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