
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
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.
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).
Assistant Curate (Associate Minister): St Mary, Balderstone
St Mary, Balderstone, is seeking an Assistant Curate (to be known as the Associate Minister).
Head of Church Growth and Evangelism
The Head of Church Growth and Evangelism will give strategic leadership to our vision of renewing parishes and revitalising churches.
Community of Evangelists Facilitator
The Community of Evangelists Facilitator will identify, gather and equip people with evangelistic gifts, building a Community of Evangelists that is diverse in tradition and culture.
Incumbent and Mission Community Leader: Holcombe and Hawkshaw
The Parish of Holcombe and Hawkshaw, on the edge of the beautiful West Pennine Moors in Greater Manchester, is seeking a new Rector and Mission Community Leader to join us on the next stage of our journey.
Lay Vacancies
Shades Schools Worker (Racial Justice and Faith)
We are looking to appoint a Shades Schools Worker, to support the growing opportunities for Christian discipleship, and to embed the Shades ethos, in primary and secondary schools and parishes in Bolton deanery.
Head of Church Growth and Evangelism
The Head of Church Growth and Evangelism will give strategic leadership to our vision of renewing parishes and revitalising churches.
Community of Evangelists Facilitator
The Community of Evangelists Facilitator will identify, gather and equip people with evangelistic gifts, building a Community of Evangelists that is diverse in tradition and culture.
Children’s Worker – Places Project
We are looking to appoint a Children’s Worker to work with the team on a range of innovative new initiatives for children and their families, as well as helping existing ministries to grow and flourish.
Partner Vacancies
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.
School Chaplain: Lowton CofE High School
School Name Lowton Church of England High SchoolAddress Newton Road, Lowton, WarringtonPostcode WA3 1DUTel: 01942 767040E-mail: harrisonr@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.ukWebsite: www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk Start Date: From 20th April 2026, if possibleHours: Term Time Only The hours […]
Sound Beginnings Lead: Manchester Cathedral
Sound Beginnings Lead This pioneering role will support the sustainability of the Cathedral Choir by creating a pathway for children from the earliest ages to become choristers. The Sound Beginnings […]
Family Cohesion Worker: Fortalice
Job Title: Family Cohesion Worker Job Type: Temporary post until 31st October 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to successful funding Hours: 35 hours per week including one twilight shift […]
Parish Manager: St James & Emmanuel, Didsbury
St James & Emmanuel is seeking a Parish Manager, ideally to start in early March. The post is a busy and varied one.
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