Clergy vacancies

Come and be part of a creative, generous, open and brave Diocese.

We are a diverse yet collaborative community. Whether God’s call to you is to serve in city life, new housing, market towns or Cotswold rural, there can be a cherished place for you here.

Bristol Diocese has a reputation for supporting our clergy through coaching, pastoral care and high-quality Net Zero parsonages. Our Transforming Church. Together strategy invests in developing the local church, including priority communities and amongst under-18s.

With great schools and easy access to London, the South West and the Midlands, this is a wonderful place to live.

Please look at our vacancies to below, and if you’d like to continue the conversation our Archdeacons Christopher (christopher.bryan@bristoldiocese.org), Becky (becky.waring@bristoldiocese.org) and Adam (adam.beaumont@bristoldiocese.org) would be delighted to hear from you.

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Vision and Values

Rector of Fromeside

The Fromeside Benefice is entering an exciting new chapter. Our five parishes are praying for a Rector who will help us grow in faith, deepen our discipleship, and strengthen our presence in the communities we serve.

Interim Oversight Minister – Malmesbury Abbey & Upper Avon Group

Malmesbury Abbey is a place where ancient Benedictine heritage meets a lively, outward facing ministry. Set in a thriving Cotswold market town and welcoming over 60,000 visitors a year, the Abbey sits at the heart of a benefice that includes the rural churches of Brokenborough, Corston and Rodbourne.

SSM Bybrook Benefice

The role of Associate Minister in the Bybrook Benefice is a unique and exciting opportunity for an ordained priest to make a significant contribution to the life of the church community.

Rector Designate- The Gauzebrook Group, North Wiltshire

The Gauzebrook Group of rural parishes is seeking a missional, collaborative Priest in Charge to lead us in the next stage of our shared journey: Loving God, Loving Neighbour.

Priest in Charge - Benefice of All Saints and St Barnabas, Swindon

Are you called to lead a warm and friendly Christian community in the vibrant and diverse town of Swindon? The Benefice of All Saints and St Barnabas is seeking a Priest-in-Charge to guide us in our mission to be beacons of God’s peace, hope, and love in our multi-cultural parishes.