
Vacancies
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to use your skills and talents to serve others?
The Diocese of Manchester has a variety of job opportunities available, ranging from administrative roles to ministry positions. We are a diverse and inclusive organisation that values creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to growing, nurturing and serving our community. If you are looking for a fulfilling career where you can grow personally and professionally, we encourage you to explore our vacancies.

Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance and Board of Education have been awarded the Investors in People ‘We invest in people’ Gold Award recognising the effective leadership, ongoing support and motivated team based at St John’s House.
The Investors in People (IIP) assessment framework provides a benchmark against the best performing companies. An assessor carried out employee interviews and reviewed the approach and processes within the organisation to assess our current performance, and suggest improvements for the future. The Gold Award is granted to organisations that demonstrate a clear commitment to their people. Only 17% of IIP-accredited organisations achieve the gold standard, and we have been working towards this for several years.
The IIP assessor said, “The culture is dynamic and supportive with a real sense of being a values-based organisation… Your people are proud to work for Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance and feel a high sense of commitment to ensuring that they are successful.”
Clergy Vacancies
Team Rector of Saddleworth
Team Rector of Saddleworth The PCCs and Patrons are seeking a prayerful, pastoral, and outward-looking priest to serve as Team Rector for our seven villages, set in a beautiful countryside […]
Team Vicar: Horwich and Rivington Team
Team Vicar, the Horwich and Rivington Team (Holy Trinity Horwich, Rivington, St Catherine’s Horwich and St Elizabeth’s Horwich).
Incumbent: St Barnabas, Clarksfield and Holy Trinity, Waterhead
The PCCs and Patron are looking for a pastoral and prayerful priest, committed to working collaboratively to increase numbers and deepen discipleship.
Lay Vacancies
Lay Ministry Officer
We are seeking a Lay Ministry Officer who will support the continued flourishing of lay ministry, ensuring that lay people are equipped to live out their calling and use their gifts.
Encounter Project Manager
This is a significant strategic leadership role responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of the Encounter Programme across the Diocese.
Diocesan Youth Officer
The Diocesan Youth Officer will be an important part of the newly established Equip Project team. They will support youth work across the diocese to double the number of young active disciples and ensure there is a thriving CYP ministry within reach of every young person.
Equip Trainer – Youth and Chaplaincy
The Equip Trainer will enable others to flourish, supporting clergy and lay leaders as they develop excellent youth ministry and school chaplaincy in their local contexts.
Equip Trainer – Early Years and Children
The post-holder will work as part of the Equip team to deliver high-quality training that supports clergy, volunteers and children’s practitioners across Manchester Diocese.
Senior Safeguarding Caseworker
Manchester Diocese has a strong commitment to Safeguarding and we are seeking a suitably qualified individual to join us on a fixed term contract to support the work of the team.
Partner Vacancies
Assistant Verger: St Ann, Manchester
Assistant Verger (Part-time)St Ann’s Church, Manchester City CentreSalary: £10,491 per annum, pension contribution, uniform provided St Ann’s Church is seeking a reliable and committed Assistant Verger to work closely with the Head Verger, […]
Headteacher: St Stephen’s CofE Primary School
St Stephen’s CofE Primary School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our welcoming, family friendly and inclusive school community.
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