Current vacancies across the Diocese

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

Closing Date: 22 April 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: 22 April 2026

Witham deanery

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

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

Closing Date: 23 April 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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Team Vicar - Parish of the Holy Trinity, East Ham St Bartholomew, St Mary Magdalene & St Edmund

Closing Date: 26 April 2026

East Ham

Might God be calling you to East Ham at a time of opportunity and growth in our large urban parish with…

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Head of Vocations & Discipleship (inc. DDO)

Closing Date: 27 April 2026

Chelmsford

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

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Full Time Rector of Pitsea with Nevendon

Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Bradwell Episcopal Area, Archdeaconry of Southend

Is God calling you to South Essex? The Parish of Pitsea with Nevendon is seeking a new Rector. …

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Associate Vicar - St Andrew Hornchurch

Closing Date: 06 May 2026

Hornchurch

We are a large, historic and vibrant parish in an exciting stage of our life as we equip ourselves for…

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Associate Priest (House for Duty) - St Laurence

Closing Date: 06 May 2026

Upminster

The Bishop seeks to appoint an Associate Priest to share with the Rector in the ministry and mission…

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

Closing Date: 07 May 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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Chelmsford Cathedral Safeguarding Officer

Closing Date: 08 May 2026

Chelmsford Cathedral

Chelmsford Cathedral is seeking a dedicated and experienced Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) to lead…

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Vicar of the Ascension, Victoria Docks

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

Newham, East London

We are seeking an energetic and passionate priest to lead our diverse, dynamic and outward looking church…

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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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