Posted on: Tuesday 10 June 2025
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Posted on: Tuesday 13 May 2025
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Posted on: Tuesday 29 April 2025
For an informal discussion about this post, please get in touch with the Archdeacon of Lynn, The Ven. Catherine Dobson via archdeacon.lynn@dioceseofnorwich.org
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Priest-in-Charge, Hunstanton & Saxon Shore benefice
Archdeaconry of Lynn, Current Clergy Vacancies
The Hunstanton and Saxon Shore benefice is prayerfully seeking an experienced Priest to make Christ known and to help us discern our vision for the church to be a church for all, across the town and villages.
Rector, Hethersett
Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Upcoming Clergy Vacancies
Posted on: Tuesday 23 September 2025
The Hunstanton and Saxon Shore benefice is prayerfully seeking an experienced Priest to make Christ known and to help us discern our vision for the church to be a church for all, across the town and villages. The parishes are situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in northwest Norfolk.
There is an active ministry team of an Assistant Priest, 2 Authorised Worship Assistants, 6 retired clergy, and active Churchwardens. A Team Vicar is to be appointed.
The 5 bedroomed comfortable Rectory is situated in Old Hunstanton.
We are seeking an experienced Priest who will
- Hold overall responsibility for the oversight of the team/benefice
- Have specific responsibility for the mission and day to day running of the parishes of Hunstanton and Old Hunstanton
- Foster a good working relationship with the Team Vicar who will hold specific responsibility for the villages (Ringstead, Holme next the Sea, Thornham, Titchwell, Brancaster and Burnham Deepdale), and with the Associate Priest (SSM) who works across the town and villages
- Help us to listen to our communities and understand their needs
- Discern and own with us a vision for mission and ministry as we seek to be a church for all in our parishes
- Be prepared to take risks and to try out new ventures
- Sustain and equip the ministry team (clergy, readers, Licensed Lay Ministers, clergy with Permission to Officiate) for our shared mission by praying together and meeting regularly
- Continue to enable the ministry of the Churchwardens of the benefice by meeting regularly together for mutual support
- Work together with the PCCs to inspire and realise vision
- Inspire and work with willing community partners as we look to serve the needs of our town
- Make provision for youth ministry within both within the schools and beyond
- Discern and encourage vocations
- Strengthen civic and ecumenical links within Hunstanton
- Help to develop mission and ministry within the new housing developments of the town and exploring partnership with the neighbouring parish of Heacham where beneficial to do so
- Look for seasonal worship opportunities which connect with the life of our community e.g. beach services, lifeboat service, summer praise, civic services
- Understand the importance of and enable pastoral visiting
- Be known in the villages of the benefice, working collaboratively and supportively with the Team Vicar
- Don’t try to do all this at once
- Support, enable and empower lay people while recognising that many are tired after a long vacancy
For an informal discussion about this post, please be in touch with the Archdeacon of Lynn, The Ven. Catherine Dobson on 01362 709200 or email archdeacon.lynn@dioceseofnorwich.org
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Posted on: Monday 30 June 2025
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Priest-in-Charge, Middlewinch benefice
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Posted on: Monday 28 April 2025
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Posted on: Monday 13 October 2025
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Posted on: Monday 13 October 2025
A geographically fan shaped benefice of 10 parishes in the south of the Norwich Diocese. These parishes are villages of varying sizes; all see their Church as a vibrant part of the community. Are you an inspirational, collaborative leader with a passion for Christian mission and outreach into the community, who will build on our present foundations and inspire us to move forward with vision?
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Posted on: Thursday 20 November 2025
A Coastal Benefice with Heart, Heritage and Hope
The Holkham benefice seeks a full-time priest with a secure and active faith to lead our churches with joy, commitment and a willingness to engage with all.
The benefice is located on the stunning North Norfolk coast and encompasses the historic family estate of Holkham, the vibrant seaside town of Wells-next-the-sea and the two rural villages of Wighton and Warham.
The Vicarage is well placed in the town of Wells and is a modern, spacious 5-bedroom home.
The benefice seeks a priest who will
- Encourage us to live out our vision of being a prayerful, inclusive and outward facing community across the benefice
- Further develop our welcome and mission to holiday makers and visitors to the area with seasonal services through the rhythms of the agricultural year and our coastal communities
- Offer variety in worship, from the traditional to the informal
- Seek to develop our links with families and schools through our existing outreach and discern further opportunities to build a new worshipping community which is younger and more diverse
- Work collegiately with our ecumenical partners in Churches Together in Wells and District
- Develop sustainable provision for pastoral care
- Provide opportunities for growth in faith through enquirers courses and study groups
Key characteristics of post holder:
- an ordained priest in the Church of England, or a Church in communion with the Church of England with a desire to see lives transformed by Christ
- A secure, joyful, and active faith, combining deep spirituality with practical leadership.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- A flexible approach to different styles of worship.
- A commitment to inclusion, justice, and care for the environment.
- A pastoral heart, ensuring safety and well-being across the Benefice.
- Willingness to engage with schools and the wider community, with a focus on children and families.
- Appreciation of the many volunteers from within and beyond our congregations who support our churches.
- Above all kindness, a smile and a sense of humour.
More information can be found in the profile and Diocesan notes.
If you would like an informal conversation about this post, please be in touch with the Archdeacon of Lynn, The Ven. Catherine Dobson on 01362 709200 or email archdeacon.lynn@dioceseofnorwich.org
Please submit your Application and Confidential Declaration Form by 9.00am on Friday 7th January 2026 to Mrs Ann Whittet (PA to the Bishop of Lynn and Archdeacon of Lynn) by email to ann.whittet@dioceseofnorwich.org with a hard copy in the post to: The Bishop’s Office, Commercial Road, Dereham NR19 1AE
Closing date: 9:00 am Wednesday 7 January 2026
Interviews: Thursday 5 February 2026
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Posted on: Friday 12 December 2025
Fountain of Life seeks an ordained Associate Minister with a genuine passion for mission and ministry among children, young people and families.
This is a key leadership role, designed to support and strengthen the continued growth of our church across Ashill and Swaffham, helping us to ‘grow younger’, deepen discipleship and broaden our reach into the wider community for the long term.
Fountain of Life are a Spirit led charismatic evangelical church with 2 locations. Ashill is an Extra-Parochial Place (EPP) and Swaffham has a Bishop’s Mission Order (BMO) that serves the region of mid-Norfolk located between Swaffham, Watton and Dereham.
Fountain strives to be a welcoming church family that is missional at heart, courageous in stepping out, and values the gifts and talents of its members. We value scripture, the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, and desires to extend the Kingdom of God in the communities they serve.
The ideal candidate will:
• Work with the Senior Minister and staff to continually develop the vision for the churches.
• Line manage the children, youth and family’s team – staff and volunteers
• Lead, develop and manage the kid’s church team
• Recruit and train volunteers for the kid’s church team
• Lead on curriculum design and implementation for kid’s church
• Facilitate family worship events
• Facilitate family celebration and outreach events.
• Equip parents in parenting for faith through resourcing and training
• Produce, develop and review operational policies and procedures
• Lead/Preach/Minister at worship services and occasional offices alongside other staff and voluntary leaders
• Support the Pastoral Team, Homegroups, Prayer Ministry, Welcome Team and the Visiting Team
• Contribute to Sunday afternoon/evening services (Closer, Higher, Wider and Deeper)
• Assist and develop other ministries as opportunities arise
• Contribute to the FoL church publications including FoL News, the Prayer Diary and Bible Notes
• Lead or assist with other duties as required by the Senior Minister
• Follow FoL Church’s Safeguarding and associated Policies and ensure completion of safeguarding training as required
• Follow FoL Church’s Health and Safety Policy and complete risk assessments
• Maintain and be responsible for overseeing the Children, Youth and Families Ministry budgets
For an informal conversation, please contact Archdeacon Catherine archdeacon.lynn@dioceseofnorwich.org
To find out more, please see the attached Parish Profile, Role Description and Bishop’s letter.
Closing date: 8th January 2026
Interviews will be held on 30th January 2026
Closing date: Thursday 8 January 2026
Interviews: Friday 30 January 2026
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