Vacancies List

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• 29 Jan 2026, 10:13 a.m.

  in Diocesan

  Parish Support Officer (12‑month Maternity Cover)

  

  CLOSING DATE: 26/02/2026 * We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Parish Support Officer to join our team on a 12‑month maternity cover contract. This role provides vital administrative and data support to parishes across the Diocese, helping ensure accurate record‑keeping, smooth processes, and excellent communication. Read more

• 22 Jan 2026, 4:23 p.m.

  in Clergy

  Rector of the Benefice of Rowner and Diocesan Estates Ministry Enabler

  

  CLOSING DATE: 20/02/2026 * The people of St Mary’s, Rowner, are stepping into a new future, following a period of change and growth, and are looking for their new Rector. This is a place of big hearts, centred in Jesus and filled with prayerful anticipation of what the Spirit will bring next. Also, for the right person, there is the possibility of a wider estates role across the diocese alongside the parish responsibilities of Rowner. Read more

• 2 Jan 2026, 11 a.m.

  in Clergy

  Vicar, St Jude’s Church, Southsea

  

  CLOSING DATE: 05/02/2026 * St Jude’s is a warm, lively, evangelical church seeking a prayerful, Christ-centred Vicar to lead us into the next season of our life and mission. At the heart of vibrant Southsea, with the seafront, Common and shopping precinct on our doorstep, we long to see our community encounter Jesus, find belonging and grow in faith. Read more

• 16 Dec 2025, 9:47 a.m.

  in Diocesan

  Lay Ministry Administrator

  

  CLOSING DATE: 20/02/2026 * We are seeking a Lay Ministry Administrator to join our Ministry Discipleship team at Peninsular House, Portsmouth. This full-time role is central to our vision of revitalising communities and engaging younger generations, aiming to double the number of children and young disciples in our churches through initiatives such as REVIVE, REVITALISE, and RENEW. You will support the development of lay ministry training and resources, launch a new Authorised Lay Ministry (ALM) program, and assist in creating a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for accessible learning. Read more

• 12 Nov 2025, 2:17 p.m.

  in Parish

  Team Vicar, Freshwater, Yarmouth and Totland Bay

  

  CLOSING DATE: 20/02/2026 * Is your ministry shaped and informed by scripture and the practice of prayer? The churches of Freshwater, Yarmouth and Totland Bay, on the west coast of the Isle of Wight – famous for its natural beauty, active living and creativity – are looking for a minister who understands and has an appetite for ministry in a semi-rural setting; who will inspire, shape and lead us as we grow; who has experience of growing churches in a multi-parish context. Read more