Clergy vacancies

2024 ordinationsCome and be part of a creative, generous, open and brave Diocese.

We are a diverse yet collaborative community. Whether God’s call to you is to serve in city life, new housing, market towns or Cotswold rural, there can be a cherished place for you here.

Bristol Diocese has a reputation for supporting our clergy through coaching, pastoral care and high-quality Net Zero parsonages. Our Transforming Church. Together strategy invests in developing the local church, including priority communities and amongst under-18s.

With great schools and easy access to London, the South West and the Midlands, this is a wonderful place to live.

Please look at our vacancies to below, and if you’d like to continue the conversation our Archdeacons Christopher (christopher.bryan@bristoldiocese.org), Becky (becky.waring@bristoldiocese.org) and Adam (adam.beaumont@bristoldiocese.org) would be delighted to hear from you.


Rector - The Gauzebrook Group

The Bishop of Bristol seeks to appoint a Rector for the multiparish Gauzebrook Benefice on the southern edge of the Cotswolds.


Priest in Charge St Martin Knowle Bristol

A single church benefice in South Bristol, with easy access to both the city centre and countryside. Our thriving and growing church seeks to be a beacon of God’s love and light in our local community, which is a mixed urban parish of 8000 people.


Vicar of Warmley, Syston and Bitton

Nestled between Bristol and Bath, the benefice is a mix of suburban and rural with new housing development. Having already attracted some younger families we hope to expand again with more new housing on the way.


SSM Associate Minister - Bybrook Benefice

The role of Associate Minister in the Bybrook Benefice is a unique and exciting opportunity for an ordained priest to make a significant contribution to the life of the church community.

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