Could you help grow a bigger church and make a bigger difference?
Find all of our current vacancies across The Diocese of Liverpool here. You could be just the right person to join us!
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 job offers.
To advertise vacancies on this webpage, please email communications@liverpool.anglican.org
You can read our recruitment pack here about what it is like to work for the Diocese of Liverpool, what we offer, who we are and much more!
We are committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment
Larger Single Parish Vacancies
Want to find out more about Larger Single Parishes? Check out our dedicated webpage here.
Want to speak to someone about them and even arrange a visit? Why not get in touch with our Archdeacons.
Closing Date: 27th September
About the role:
In common with all clergy in the diocese, you will work together with others and be committed to:-
- Establish a culture of invitation in evangelism within the local church.
- Start new worshiping communities and maintain existing healthy worshiping
communities that are accessible to all. - Establish a culture in the local church of expecting a deepening of discipleship and putting
into practice the 6 disciplines of the Rule of Life. - Develop prayerfully a strategy for mission and church growth and aligning it with the
Diocesan strategy Fit for Mission. - Identify, train, release and support new Christian leaders and teams.
- Encourage vocations by identifying the gifts of others and assisting people to seek God’s
calling for their lives. - Develop the distinctive ministry of the local Church within the wider context of the Diocese,
Deanery and local ecumenical setting by establishing and maintaining good collaborative
working relationships with clergy and lay colleagues. - Lead your congregations both to pray for justice in the Church and the world and to
recognize how, working with others, your congregations can work for more justice in the
Church, your local communities, and the world. - Ensure that safeguarding, financial and other governance disciplines are followed.
You will be expected to be committed to attending Deanery and Diocesan events, such
as Chapter, Clergy Leadership Team meetings arising out of and engaging with Fit for
Mission, and Diocesan clergy study days. You will be committed to conducting yourself in
accordance with the relevant professional guidelines, to your own personal practice of
prayer, and to continuing ministerial education
Interested? Visit here for more information.
Closing Date: 4th October
About the role:
In common with all clergy in the diocese, you will work together with others and be committed to:-
- Establish a culture of invitation in evangelism within the local church.
- Start new worshiping communities and maintain existing healthy worshiping
communities that are accessible to all. - Establish a culture in the local church of expecting a deepening of discipleship and putting
into practice the 6 disciplines of the Rule of Life. - Develop prayerfully a strategy for mission and church growth and aligning it with the
Diocesan strategy Fit for Mission. - Identify, train, release and support new Christian leaders and teams.
- Encourage vocations by identifying the gifts of others and assisting people to seek God’s
calling for their lives. - Develop the distinctive ministry of the local Church within the wider context of the Diocese,
Deanery and local ecumenical setting by establishing and maintaining good collaborative
working relationships with clergy and lay colleagues. - Lead your congregations both to pray for justice in the Church and the world and to
recognize how, working with others, your congregations can work for more justice in the
Church, your local communities, and the world. - Ensure that safeguarding, financial and other governance disciplines are followed.
You will be expected to be committed to attending Deanery and Diocesan events, such
as Chapter, Clergy Leadership Team meetings arising out of and engaging with Fit for
Mission, and Diocesan clergy study days. You will be committed to conducting yourself in
accordance with the relevant professional guidelines, to your own personal practice of
prayer, and to continuing ministerial education
Interested? Visit here for more information.
Closing Date: 18th October
About the role:
In common with all clergy in the diocese, you will work together with others and be committed to:-
- Establish a culture of invitation in evangelism within the local church.
- Start new worshiping communities and maintain existing healthy worshiping
communities that are accessible to all. - Establish a culture in the local church of expecting a deepening of discipleship and putting
into practice the 6 disciplines of the Rule of Life. - Develop prayerfully a strategy for mission and church growth and aligning it with the
Diocesan strategy Fit for Mission. - Identify, train, release and support new Christian leaders and teams.
- Encourage vocations by identifying the gifts of others and assisting people to seek God’s
calling for their lives. - Develop the distinctive ministry of the local Church within the wider context of the Diocese,
Deanery and local ecumenical setting by establishing and maintaining good collaborative
working relationships with clergy and lay colleagues. - Lead your congregations both to pray for justice in the Church and the world and to
recognize how, working with others, your congregations can work for more justice in the
Church, your local communities, and the world. - Ensure that safeguarding, financial and other governance disciplines are followed.
You will be expected to be committed to attending Deanery and Diocesan events, such
as Chapter, Clergy Leadership Team meetings arising out of and engaging with Fit for
Mission, and Diocesan clergy study days. You will be committed to conducting yourself in
accordance with the relevant professional guidelines, to your own personal practice of
prayer, and to continuing ministerial education
Interested? Visit here for more information.
Parish and Clergy Vacancies
Closing Date: TBD
St Peter’s Church is praying for a new vicar who will join us in bringing the gospel of God’s love and redemption to the people of Parr, situated in the deanery of St Helens in the diocese of Liverpool. St Helens lies mid-way between Liverpool and Manchester and is surrounded by two major roads – the A58 and the A580, along with the motorways M6, M62 and M57, giving good links to two international airports, several universities and teaching hospitals.
We are an evangelical church with an outreach ministry to people of all ages and stages in our low-income community. Our regular activities include a toddler group, coffee mornings, free hot refreshments, and we have good links with local schools and care homes.
Our beautifully re-ordered church building is a focal point for local heritage interest, as well as a flexible space. Our worship is structured without being overly informal – we do, however, robe for communion and pastoral services.
We are looking for a vicar who will:
- Work alongside us, to develop and direct the gifts of the whole congregation, and deepen our Christian discipleship;
- Be a catalyst for our mission to the community, interested in people of all-ages, and able to nurture growth in our church.
- Offer pastoral ministry within the church family
For an informal conversation, contact Archdeacon Simon Fisher: simon.fisher@liverpool.anglican.org
Interested? Visit here for more information.
Closing Date: 4th October, 2026
We are looking for a priest of our growing church who will love us and pray for us and support us on our journey. Someone who will be a collaborative leader and will lead by example. Someone who will engage with and increase outreach in the community and who will help all ages to grow in faith.
There has been a church on the site of St Michael’s since Anglo-Saxon times and the current building dates primarily from 14th century. It is in the heart of Huyton village and has played an important part in its history. There are exciting plans for the regeneration of the village centre include naming a village green after the church and planning to place the church at the centre of the community. The project includes the building of new homes and the growth of local businesses to provide job opportunities in the area.
There are a number of primary schools and a large secondary school in the parish but we value our relationship with Huyton with Roby Infant CE primary school most highly.
We are looking for a vicar who will:
- Work alongside us, to develop and direct the gifts of the whole congregation, and deepen our Christian discipleship;
- Be a catalyst for our mission to the community, interested in people of all-ages, and able to nurture growth in our church.
- Offer pastoral ministry within the church family
Interested? Visit here for more information.
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Roles at the Diocese of Liverpool
Closing Date: 2nd October 2026
Purpose of the role:
Parish Share is the way churches contribute to the shared cost of ministry across the Diocese of Liverpool. It funds clergy and enables ministry and mission across our churches and communities.
Liverpool is a generous diocese with a strong tradition of giving. However, like many organisations, we face significant financial pressures. Many of our churches serve communities facing economic challenges and are unable to contribute the full cost of the ministry they receive. Sustaining ministry across the Diocese therefore depends on the shared commitment of our churches alongside support from national church funding.
The Parish Share Officer will lead the coordination and delivery of the Diocese of Liverpool’s Parish Share programme.
At the heart of the role is communication. The successful candidate will be able to explain clearly and confidently how Parish Share supports local ministry, why it matters, and how churches contribute to the shared mission of the Diocese. They will build positive relationships with clergy, church leaders and colleagues, helping people understand both the financial picture and the impact their contributions make.
Interested? Visit here for more information.
Closing Date: 27 September, 2026
Purpose of the role:
To lead and guide the establishment and sustainability of Support Services within Large Single Parishes (LSPs), working alongside a Operations Development Project Officer.
The role focuses on building relationships, facilitating decision-making, and supporting Support Services Managers, while ensuring that the overall programme progresses effectively and consistently across the diocese.
Interested? Visit here for more information.
Closing Date: 20 September, 2026
Job Summary:
- Facilitate the change process across a group of churches by coordinating key tasks and decisions, and enabling navigation and change teams to maintain clarity and momentum.
- Act as a vital bridge between local leaders and the diocesan project team.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with clergy and local lay people to drive change collaboratively.
- Line manage a project administrator and support the communication and monitoring of programme progress.
- Contribute to a culture of growth, innovation, and sustainability within the Church of England.
Interested? Learn more and apply through this link.
Further Education and Scholarships
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School Vacancies
Expires 15/09/2026
A full-time, permanent leadership role starting 1 January 2027, offering L19–L25. The Headteacher will provide strategic, values-led leadership, working with the Learning Together Trust to raise educational standards, promote inclusion and wellbeing, and ensure every child and member of staff can flourish.
The school is seeking an inspirational practising Christian leader with a strong track record in school improvement, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and the vision and energy to lead the school into its next phase of development.
Key focus areas:
- Strategic leadership and school improvement
- Raising attainment and achievement
- Christian values and inclusive education
- Staff development and wellbeing
- Positive relationships with pupils, families, governors and the Trust
- Promoting high aspirations, independence and belonging
To learn more and apply, click here.
Expires: 21 Sept., 2026
“The Deanery is an 11-18 Church of England school at the heart of the local community in Wigan. We are a successful and heavily oversubscribed school of around 1450 pupils with a thriving and growing Sixth Form.”
To learn more and apply, click here.