Current vacancies across the Diocese

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

Closing Date: 17 May 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: 17 May 2026

Chelmsford

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

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Vicar -  The Aldborough Benefice

Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Ilford

St Peter’s Aldborough Hatch and ST John’s Seven Kings Two churches with one heart for Jesus…

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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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The Theydon Parishes - Associate Priest (House for Duty)

Closing Date: 25 May 2026

Essex CM16

We are seeking a prayerful and collaborative priest to serve as Associate Priest (House for Duty) to…

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Vicar - Goodmayes, St Paul

Closing Date: 25 May 2026

Goodmayes

We are a friendly, outward looking church where the centrality of the Eucharist lies at the very heart…

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The Children’s and Youth Leader for The Three Churches

Closing Date: 30 May 2026

Braintree

We are a benefice growing in faith, in community-engagement, and in number. We are looking to appoint…

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RE Lead & Schools Adviser

Closing Date: 01 June 2026

Chelmsford

(Previous applicants need not apply) Working hours: This is a full-time role (35 hours per week, 52 weeks…

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Historic Church Buildings Support Officer

Closing Date: 01 June 2026

Chelmsford

Working hours: full-time, 35 hours per week.  Part-time may be considered, or alternative working…

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Head of Assets and Development

Closing Date: 01 June 2026

Chelmsford

Salary: £58,000 to £62,000, subject to qualifications and experience Hours: This is a full-time…

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Vicar of St James, Collier Row and St John,  Havering-atte-Bower and Priest in Charge of St Thomas, Noak Hill

Closing Date: 03 June 2026

Havering Deanery

Do you feel called to support active lay ministry? Are you excited by a wide range of opportunities?…

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Vicar of Southend All Saints & Priest in Charge of Prittlewell St Luke

Closing Date: 04 June 2026

Bradwell Episcopal Area, Archdeaconry of Southend

All Saints and St Luke’s are two parishes located less than a mile apart who are on a journey of…

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Residentiary Canon for Learning and Nurture

Closing Date: 05 June 2026

Chelmsford Cathedral

Are you called to shape how people of all ages encounter the living God? Chelmsford Cathedral is seeking…

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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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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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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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