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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Chaplain with the Deaf Community

This part-time role offers a unique and vital opportunity to lead ministry among Deaf people across the Diocese of Bristol, providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and worship in British Sign Language (BSL).

Adviser for Spiritual Direction

Do you have the expertise, passion, and experience to support spiritual direction in the Diocese of Bristol?

Priest in Charge - Lidbrook Benefice

The Lidbrook Benefice is a group of three parishes midway between Chippenham and the historic city of Bath. The villages of Box, Colerne, and Ditteridge each have their unique character and sense of community and the churches that serve them have been on a journey of growing together in mission whilst recognising their unique gifts and contributions.

Interim Priest for Swindon Deanery

The Bishop of Bristol is looking to appoint an Interim Priest for Swindon Deanery. Interim post, for an initial period of 3 years.

Vicar, St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol

Will you join us in singing the song of faith and justice in this thriving inclusive church and landmark building, making a positive difference at the heart of the vibrant city of Bristol?

Priest in Charge, Abbots Leigh with Leigh Woods, Bristol

The Bishop of Bristol is seeking to appoint a new Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Holy Trinity, Abbots Leigh and St Mary the Virgin, Leigh Woods. This is an exciting opportunity to continue the revitalisation of the parish churches in this beautiful community.