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Clergy Vacancies
We are looking for an outward-looking and mission-focused priest for this lively local church in the central tradition; someone who will also enjoy and be energised by working in the newly established team ministry of Christ our Hope, working collaboratively with clergy and lay teams across a wider area.
You will be working with a Team Rector and 6 other team vicars as well as many other lay and ordained colleagues. Recently established central support services provide administrative, financial and buildings support across the whole team. Together the vision is to be growing Christ-centred communities that enable everyone to flourish through the four mission priorities, embedded in prayer with supported communication and a focus on becoming a younger more diverse church.
Within this team, the Team Vicar will have particular responsibility for leading the church of St Cuthbert on the Croxteth Park estate. You will also be expected to lead a portfolio across the wider parish, commensurate with your particular skills and experience.
St Cuthbert’s Church is in the heart of Croxteth Park Estate, a large estate of mixed housing, mostly developed in the 1980s on land that was formerly part of Croxteth Country Park. The park borders the estate. Located on a northern edge of the city, there’s easy access to the motorway network, and a regular bus service gets you into the city centre within 30 minutes. The church is near a small selection of shops (including mini-market, post office, takeaway, cafe, chemist and beauty parlour), a medical practice, nursery and Community Centre. The estate consists of a variety of dwellings and initially these were privately owned. Some houses have been acquired by housing associations and there is provision for assisted living in the community. According to the CUF data (accessed 28.7.25) the estate has a population of 6657 and is ranked 4870 out of 12178 where 1 is the most deprived parish. Currently the church has an electoral roll of 114, with most people living on the Croxteth Park Estate.
The church has close relationships with the local school, which is a joint Anglican and Roman Catholic primary school, and with uniformed organisations which meet on the church site. It will be important that the new vicar is able and enthusiastic in working with children and young people, and keen to develop and build on these relationships. The church has three active all age congregations, with a relaxed, central eucharistic church tradition. They are looking for a vicar who will encourage them to be outward looking and mission focussed, who will preach and teach well, and who will help them to share their faith with their neighbours.
Closing date: 02/11/2025.
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We are seeking a faithful, prayerful and community-minded priest to become the next Vicar of St Ann’s, Rainhill, and to serve as Area Dean of St Helens.
You will lead a vibrant church at the heart of a growing village community and develop its witness and mission, while also contributing to the life and leadership of the wider deanery in collaboration with clergy and lay colleagues.
Situated in the heart of the village, St Ann’s Church is a welcoming, active and much-loved church, deeply embedded in local life. Rainhill is a thriving village on the edge of St Helens, with excellent transport links to Liverpool (just 12 miles away) and a growing population of around 16,000.
The church has strong links with St Ann’s Church of England Primary School (rated Good by Ofsted) and hosts a wide range of services, events and community activities, including partnerships with ecumenical churches and the neighbouring St Ann’s Millennium Centre.
We’re looking for:
- A collaborative and confident leader in mission
- A pastor who brings warmth, humility and a heart for people
- Someone excited by parish ministry and who also wants to contribute more widely to the life of the deanery and diocese
We offer:
- A supportive and prayerful church community
- Committed lay leaders and volunteers
- A comfortable vicarage in a desirable location
This is a full-time stipendiary appointment with housing provided in St Ann’s Vicarage.
Closing date: 26/10/25
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We are Church St Helens: one parish with eleven churches and a team of ten stipendiary clergy, learning together what it means to work as a team to the glory of God in St Helens. We are aiming to work more closely with one another: bringing together our laity and clergy to be more effective in mission, discipleship, leadership and justice. This continues to be a work in progress and we are looking for a dynamic leader who can continue this journey of change with us.
You will lead two of our churches on the east side of the town of St Helens: St Paul’s Blackbrook and St Philip’s Parr. They are warm and welcoming communities, with great local teams of lay people. You will have a heart for introducing people to Jesus, deepening discipleship, developing Christian leaders and working for justice.
As part of the wider team you will find a contribution to the whole by developing a portfolio ministry according to your skills. We would love to develop our evangelism and our communications, but we would also love to see the passion and skills you will bring.
We are looking forward to serving with you.
Note: this is a full-time permanent stipendiary post as Team Vicar. Housing is provided in one of our vicarage-standard houses in the parish.
Closing date: 29/10/2025
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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
We can offer you:
- A small team of dedicated church members who all play our part in the mission and ministry of our church;
- An ethos motivated by the compassion and love of Jesus where all are welcome, and where we go the extra mile to serve the needs of our community.
This post is offered under Common Tenure EITHER as a House-for-Duty post with a four-bedroom vicarage provided, OR as a part-time 0.4 stipendiary post without housing provided at a stipend of £15,836, depending on the needs of the person appointed.
For an informal conversation, contact Archdeacon Simon Fisher: simon.fisher@liverpool.anglican.org
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We are looking to appoint two full-time stipendiary clergy to lead these four parishes: St James with St Matthews, St John’s Ravenhead, St Luke’s Eccleston and St Mark’s North Road.
St James with St Matthew’s, St John’s and St Luke’s are the Eccleston team and have a good history of closer collaboration: St Mark’s is new to the grouping but we envisage it working effectively as part of the team. All four churches are broadly evangelical in character, but with different characters and senses of identity, and serving different communities in the north and east of the town of St Helens.
One of you will be Team Rector of the Eccleston Team and Priest-in-Charge of St Mark’s, with overall responsibility for the team, and one will be Team Vicar in the Eccleston Team and Associate Priest of St Mark’s. We hope that you will minister closely together as colleagues, as well as each offering focal ministry in two of the parishes.
Below you will find details of Team Rector and Priest in Charge and you can find details of Team Vicar and Associate Priest here: https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=9319
Housing is provided in St James Vicarage, 159a St Helens Road, Eccleston Park L34 2QB and in St John’s Vicarage, Crossley Road WA10 3ND. Both are comfortable family homes next to two of our churches.
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We are looking to appoint two full-time stipendiary clergy to lead these four parishes: St James with St Matthews, St John’s Ravenhead, St Luke’s Eccleston and St Mark’s North Road.
St James with St Matthew’s, St John’s and St Luke’s are the Eccleston team and have a good history of closer collaboration: St Mark’s is new to the grouping but we envisage it working effectively as part of the team. All four churches are broadly evangelical in character, but with different characters and senses of identity, and serving different communities in the north and east of the town of St Helens.
One of you will be Team Rector of the Eccleston Team and Priest-in-Charge of St Mark’s, with overall responsibility for the team, and one will be Team Vicar in the Eccleston Team and Associate Priest of St Mark’s. We hope that you will minister closely together as colleagues, as well as each offering focal ministry in two of the parishes.
Below you will find details of Team Vicar and Associate and you can find details of Team Rector and Priest in Charge here:
https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=9318
Housing is provided in St James Vicarage, 159a St Helens Road, Eccleston Park L34 2QB and in St John’s Vicarage, Crossley Road WA10 3ND. Both are comfortable family homes next to two of our churches.
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Roles at the Diocese of Liverpool
As set out in the Canons and Regulations of the Church of England, the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer has responsibility in the diocese, independent of The Bishop for the professional leadership on and management of matters relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
The Diocese of Liverpool aims for excellence in all its safeguarding provision and is working to create diocesan culture where safeguarding underpins everything we do and where all clergy and church officers understand the need to deal sensitively and seriously with those who raise a safeguarding concern, or who disclose abuse. We seek to create a church where victim and survivors will have confidence that abuse will be taken seriously and they will be offered survivor centred support, therapy and, where appropriate, financial redress.
The safeguarding team is an integral part of our diocesan structures. The DSO reports directly to the Diocesan Secretary. The DSO also has a key relationship with the Bishop’s Lead for Safeguarding. The DSO plays a full role as a member of the Diocesan Senior Management Team. The DSO leads and manages a small Diocesan Safeguarding team that includes the Cathedral Safeguarding Officer.
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Zero Hours Contract for 2-4 weeksRole Summary
We are seeking temporary support to help a church undertake a review of its contents, prior to disposal to identify items of value which can be sold to enable mission elsewhere in the Larger Single Parish. The candidate will need to liaise with Team Rector and local church wardens/members to enable access and understand history and location of contents on site. This role will enable the local church to catalogue items of value, undertake research on potential sale value of items and support sale of items to maximise funds to funnel back into mission.
Context
The Diocese of Liverpool has embarked on a six-year Strategic Transformation Programme, in partnership with the Church Commissioners, to deliver a clear, shared vision for mission, growth and a sustainable future. As part of this process the Right Buildings process is helping the local churches identify areas of both investment and potential divestment. In the event that a church is closed and sold on the open market, the churches contents needs to be reviewed and redistributed within the Larger Single Parish or sold to enable funds to be focused on mission elsewhere in the Larger Single Parish.
Job Purpose:
The main purpose of the role:
- Undertake a comprehensive review on church contents and cataloguing of saleable items ahead of a potential sale.
- Undertake research into potential value of items and liaise potential buyers of specialist items e.g. musical instruments, furniture etc.
- Support local church in listing and selling items
Key responsibilities and tasks:
1.Contents Review and Cataloguing
- Undertake a full inventory of the church’s contents, including furniture, fixtures, fittings, and movable items
- Record descriptions, photographs, and provenance details where known
- Identify items of potential historic, artistic, or financial significance
2.Research and Valuation
- Research potential market or heritage value of identified items, using appropriate sources such as online databases, auction houses, or diocesan guidance
- Liaise with professional valuers or relevant diocesan officers as required
3. Liaison and Communication
- Work closely with the Team Rector, church wardens, and local parish representatives to arrange access to the building and gather contextual knowledge about contents
- Communicate findings to the Larger Single Parish leadership and diocesan officers as appropriate
4.Facilitation of Sale and Redistribution
- Support arrangements for the ethical and compliant sale or redistribution of items within the diocese, in line with Church of England and diocesan policy.
- Ensure that appropriate records of any sales and transfers are maintained for audit and transparency.
5. Reporting and Administration
- Document findings, valuations, and recommendations for next steps.
- Maintain secure records and inventories
Person Specification – essential requirements:
Experience and Qualifications:
Essential:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
- Good research and analytical skills, including use of online resources to identify value or provenance.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clergy, church officers, and volunteers.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet agreed deadlines.
- Understanding of church context and sensitivity/emotive nature around church buildings and contents
- Good IT, skills – competent in Excel and use of sales platforms e.g. Ebay or similar
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communicator, able to build relationships with diverse range of stakeholders
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Resilient and tenacious, able to manage own workstreams
- Dynamic and proactive, with a strong sense of initiative and ownership
Other Requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel across the Diocese as required.
- Commitment to the values and mission of the Diocese of Liverpool.
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable requirements:
- Experience of working within a charitable, faith-based, or heritage organisation.
- Knowledge of Church of England structures or processes
- Familiarity with asset disposal, auction procedures, or fundraising through sale of assets.
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Further Education and Scholarships
Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Do you want to study theology and gain hands-on ministry experience in a supportive and growing team? The Diocese of Liverpool is offering fully funded BA scholarships to study Theology and Youth Work at Emmanuel Theological College, alongside a practical placement in one of our Youth and Children’s Hubs in Liverpool, Wigan, St Helens and Warrington.
We’re looking for people who are:
· Committed Christians who are actively involved in church life
· Eager to study theology in the context of youth and children’s ministry
· Excited to apply what they learn in schools, churches, and communities
· Relational, positive, and strong communicators
· Organised, creative, and passionate about helping young people grow in faith
· We are looking for candidates who are UK-based only
What’s on offer:
· A fully funded 3-year BA degree at Emmanuel Theological College (accredited by Durham University)
· A practical placement in the Youth and Children’s Hub in either Liverpool, Warrington, Wigan or St Helens
· A £500 monthly maintenance grant
· Travel expenses covered for placement-related travel
· Ongoing support from experienced leaders, fellow students, and diocesan staff
· A vibrant learning community at Emmanuel and within your placement Hub
About the Hubs
The Liverpool Diocese has a bold vision to reach, disciple, and resource children, young people, and families to be life-long followers of Jesus. In 2025, the diocese received a significant investment to grow its work with 0 – 18s. Our Youth and Children’s Hubs partner with local church clusters (deaneries) to develop new, creative, and sustainable ministry.
Each Hub will look slightly different depending on the context but will be made up of at least one experienced Youth and Children’s Lead, two Scholarship Students as well as gifted and called lay people. The Hub teams will support existing work with children and families, start new and creative projects to connect with young people, host small discipleship groups for teenagers and work with others to build a growing ministry to 0-18s.
The team will support existing ministries, launch new outreach initiatives, lead small discipleship groups, and help grow a strong and welcoming church community for children and young people.
What you’ll do
As a Scholarship Student, you’ll gain hands-on experience in ministry while developing leadership and practical skills. Activities include:
· Leading groups and worship communities
· Mentoring and connecting with young people
· Collaborating with your Hub team and other church leaders
· Being part of a formation group at Emmanuel with dedicated support
If you have a particular passion — like sports ministry, music outreach, or creative arts — we’ll do our best to shape your role to reflect your gifts and interests.
You won’t be on your own. You’ll be supported by your Hub Lead, a wider diocesan network, and your Emmanuel tutor.
Study and Weekly Rhythm
The scholarship has two components: academic study and practical placement.
Academic Study:
· Delivered by Emmanuel Theological College (Durham University accredited)
· One full teaching day per week (Mondays, term time)
· Additional time for independent study
Placement:
· Based in the Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, Liverpool South, Toxteth and Wavertree, or West Derby Hubs
· A mix of direct youth/children’s work, planning, team time, and study
· Flexibility around evenings/weekends as part of your rhythm
Funding
· Tuition fees for the 3-year BA are fully covered by the Liverpool Diocese
· £500 monthly grant for living expenses
· Travel costs for placement-related journeys
· Grants are paid monthly via standing order on the 15th of each month
Key Dates
· Induction: Wednesday 2nd September 2026
· Commencement Eucharist: Saturday 5th September
· Start of placement and study: Monday 7th September
Placements follow general school term patterns, with breaks at Christmas, Easter, and summer. One week of your summer holiday will be used for either a holiday club or a Christian festival.
How to Apply
If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact: Yana Rusina 0-18s Project Assistant on Yana.Rusina@liverpool.anglican.org
To apply, send the following to Yana:
· A 1-page CV
· A covering letter, telling us:
· A bit about your journey with Jesus
· Your hopes for the future
· Why you’re passionate about youth and children’s ministry
· Which Hub you’d prefer to be based in: Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, Liverpool South, Toxteth and Wavertree, or West Derby
Closing date: 31/01/26
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We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our team to provide the organisational structures and supports to enable our church to continue to grow numerically, spiritually and missionally.
Closing date: 31/10/25
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We are looking for a skilled organist to join the team as we enter into this next chapter within the rich choral history of Prescot Parish Church.
Closing date: 31/10/25
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To oversee the operations of Springwood Church. To enable the vision and the mission of the church, to
ensure the good stewardship of resources and to develop the strategic direction of the church.
This role aims to:
• lead, support and develop the church’s ministry through operations, financial oversight and human
resource management.
• develop plans, strategies, processes and procedures to help the church into growth and renewal.
• support and encourage the leaders of the church, calling them to account for the vision and mission
of the church and finding new ways to achieve the goals set before us.
• drive recruitment, coaching and development of staff team.
• Oversee the management and development of volunteers and teams.
The Diocese of Liverpool has a mission to become younger and more diverse in both leadership and membership. To achieve this, they are planting several resource churches across the diocese with a particular mission to see under 30s come to know Jesus. As part of the Fit for Mission programme, and targeted investment from the national Church, Springwood Church is going to be one of these resource churches within the new single larger parish of Christ our Light.
The team at Springwood, want to play their part in the evangelisation of the nation, revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. They intend to do this by cultivating a community where people meet Jesus, are healed, changed and sent out to bring His hope to the world.Each member of staff plays a key role in contributing to our vision. Our mission is bigger than any individual task but together our work contributes to the bigger picture. As a Christian organisation our faith is an integral part of our working culture.
What we are looking for:
A creative, capable and experienced operations manager who will support and encourage the overall ministry of the church whilst being an active part of the Springwood Church family.
Closing date: 3rd November 2025
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Are you passionate about Jesus and ready to reimagine church with young people? Join the Everton Generations Project to lead bold, creative mission in North Liverpool.
Build new worshipping communities
Share the gospel with unchurched youth
Lead staff and volunteer teams & raise young leaders
Be part of a prayerful, supportive network
Apply now and help shape the future of youth ministry in Everton.
Closing Date: 29th October 2025
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