The Diocese of Leicester is seeking to appoint an experienced priest with a discerning heart, a deep-rooted spirituality and a refined sense of curiosity, who will be the lead senior diocesan officer for the nurturing, identification, and discernment of ordained and lay vocations.
Overseen by the Sponsoring Bishop, supported and integrated within the Parish Transition and Ministry Development Team, this person will inspire, equip, challenge and support individuals, leaders and communities at all levels throughout the Diocese of Leicester in the development and discernment of vocations.
Downloads:
Role Description and Person Specification (.pdf)
Application Form (.docx)
Recruitment Monitoring Form (.docx)
Closing Date: 11 June 2026
Interview Date: 26 June 2026
(There will be a second interview with the Bishop of Leicester for the preferred candidate.)
We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, especially those of Black descent, who are currently underrepresented in our organization.
The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England's Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance. We believe that safeguarding is everybody’s business.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and proof of right to work in the UK. This post has attached to it an occupational requirement under the 2010 Equality Act, Part 1, Schedule 9, that the person should be an ordained member of the Church of England (clerk in holy orders).