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.

Vicar, Marshfield Benefice

Are you called to lead a thriving rural benefice with a heart for mission, discipleship and community engagement? The Vicar of Marshfield Benefice will serve four welcoming churches across Marshfield, Cold Ashton, Tormarton and West Littleton, set in beautiful Cotswold countryside yet within easy reach of Bath, Bristol and Chippenham.

Priest in Charge (0.5) St Peter's Filton, Bristol

The Acting Bishop of Bristol seeks a Priest in Charge to lead St Peter’s Filton into renewed confidence, growth and community engagement. St Peter’s is a welcoming Anglican parish church, rooted in eucharistic worship, inclusive ministry and Christ’s welcome in a changing community.

Rector — St John the Baptist Parks & St Andrew Walcot, Swindon

Parks and Walcot are two lively, diverse estates. Our two churches are faithful congregations who love Jesus and long to grow. If you feel called to help a church family grow in confidence, deepen in discipleship and serve its neighbourhood with compassion and joy, we would love to hear from you.

Vicar, Wroughton & Wichelstowe, Swindon

The Parish of Wroughton & Wichelstowe, a single church, single parish benefice in the Diocese of Bristol, is seeking a new Vicar to lead a welcoming and very active church family while helping shape ministry in one of Wiltshire’s fastest-growing communities.

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.