Current vacancies across the Diocese

Rector of St Paul’s Harlow Town Centre with St Mary’s Little Parndon

Harlow

We are seeking a strategic, imaginative and pastoral priest to lead our diverse parish at a pivotal moment…

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Priest-in-Charge, Marks Tey & Aldham, Great & Little Tey, Wakes Colne & Chappel

Marks Tey, North Essex

Colchester Episcopal Area Priest-in-Charge at Marks Tey & Aldham and Great & Little Tey, Wakes…

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Priest in Charge of St Leonard’s, Lexden

Closing Date: 21 May 2026

Colchester

We are a faithful and prayerful community that loves to worship and serve God rooted in a  liberal…

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Head of Vocations & Discipleship (inc. DDO)

Closing Date: 07 June 2026

Chelmsford

Are you someone who can recognise and nurture the God‑given gifts of others, empowering them as they…

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Children, Families and Youth Adviser* – The Mustard Seed Team & Barking Episcopal Area

Closing Date: 07 June 2026

Chelmsford

[*specialism to be determined on candidate’s experience] Working hours: This is a full-time role…

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Children, Families and Youth Adviser* – The Mustard Seed Team & Bradwell Episcopal Area

Closing Date: 07 June 2026

Chelmsford

[*specialism to be determined on candidate’s experience] Working hours: This is a full-time role…

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Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Diocese of Chelmsford

Closing Date: 08 June 2026

Chelmsford

The Diocese of Chelmsford is one of the largest and most diverse dioceses in the Church of England, serving…

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Learning Officer with Children and Family Discipleship

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Chelmsford Cathedral

Chelmsford Cathedral is seeking an enthusiastic and creative person to help develop our work with schools,…

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Rector of Langdon Hills St Mary & All Saints

Closing Date: 18 June 2026

Basildon Deanery

Is God calling you to South Essex? The Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral is seeking a Rector to…

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Priest in Charge Emmanuel Forest Gate and All Saints Forest Gate

Closing Date: 21 June 2026

Forest Gate

Emmanuel and All Saints are two parishes located in forest gate in the heart of the diverse, multi-cultural…

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Priest in Charge for the Benefice of Chipping Ongar with Shelley, Greensted juxta Ongar and Stanford Rivers

Closing Date: 22 June 2026

Essex CM5

We are seeking a Priest in Charge for Chipping Ongar with Shelley, a delightful small country commuter…

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Vicar Designate for St Barnabas’ Woodford Green and St Alban’s Great Ilford

Closing Date: 28 June 2026

Woodford and Ilford

Once appointed the two roles will be brought together under a plurality Order We are looking for a priest…

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Team Rector designate of the Blackwater Team Ministry, with particular responsibility for the Heathland Parishes

Closing Date: 22 July 2026

Witham deanery

We are looking for a dynamic, sensitive and adaptable leader to be our new Team Rector, who can inspire…

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Priest in Charge/Rector of the Cross Reach Churches: Mistley with Manningtree, Bradfield, and Lawford

Closing Date: 27 July 2026

Harwich deanery

Are you an experienced leader? Do you have a track-record of leading change and inspiring growth? Are…

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Team Vicar Designate for new team in semi-rural North Essex

Closing Date: 27 July 2026

Witham deanery

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a full-time, stipendiary, ordained minister to work alongside…

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Priest in Charge of the Parish of Horndon, Orsett and Bulphan

Closing Date: 30 July 2026

Thurrock Deanery

Is God calling you to South Essex? The Parish of Horndon, Orsett and Bulphan is seeking a Priest-in-Charge. This…

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Upcoming vacancies

The vacancies that are listed below will be available shortly.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the position please see the contact details on the post.

FT Vicar of Two Rivers Benefice, Hinckford Deanery

Rural North Essex

The Two Rivers Benefice will soon be seeking a new full time Vicar. The Benefice covers the following…

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FT Vicar at St Margaret’s, Barking and Dagenham Deanery

Barking

St Margaret's in Barking will soon be seeking a new full time Vicar.  If you would like an informal…

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