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“Whatever you’re interested in, there’s a place for you in Lichfield Diocese.”

Welcome to one of the most diverse dioceses in the country. Rolling countryside and vibrant inner city life nestle together in a region that takes in Staffordshire, the Potteries of Stoke-on-Trent, most of Shropshire and bustling Black Country centres including Walsall and Wolverhampton. The only thing we don’t have is the sea!

It’s the two million people from a multitude of backgrounds and cultures who live in here that make all the difference. “We don’t need to go into the world, the world has come to us!” remarks one vicar.  “People love you in spectacular ways,” says another.

Lichfield Diocese is known for its innovative and cutting-edge approach to ministry, with a have-a-go attitude that encourages clergy to experiment and pioneer new paths as we together discover where God is at work.

We’d love to help you get to know Lichfield Diocese better. Get in touch with us at comms@lichfield.anglican.org

For those based overseas, see our policy on authorisation for ministry for people from the worldwide Anglican Communion and induction and familairisation details.


Our latest vacancies are:

Curates
Come and serve your title in the fabulous Diocese of Lichfield
Director
West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative Closing date: 14th September 2025
Director of Ministry for Children, Young People and Families
All Saints Benefice, West Bromwich Closing date: 26th September 2025
Encounter Enabler
The Diocese of Lichfield seeks to appoint an Enabler to work within the Encounter project team, working with primary schools and churches in Stoke on Trent to create new worshipping communities across the City. Closing Date: 12 September 2025 at 5pm
Haughmond and Wrekin - Team Rector
Lead a team of ordained and lay colleagues, serving in and through 12 parish churches and 6 active Fresh Expressions of church. Closing Date: 29 August 2025
Kingsley and Foxt-with-Whiston and Oakamoor with Cotton - Priest in Charge (0.5)
Is God calling you to live and minister in some lovely small villages in the Churnet Valley, at the southern end of the Peak District? Closing Date: 21 August 2025
Lichfield Diocesan Board of Patronage - 1 Clergy and 1 Lay Representative
We currently have 2 vacancies on the Diocesan Board of Patronage for 1 clergy and 1 lay representative. Those elected to serve will serve the remainder of the term of office, i.e. until 31 December 2030. Closing Date: 31 August 2025
Operations Manager - All Saints church / Encounter Hanley
A key strategic senior leadership post within the Stoke Revitalization Project. Closing date: 25 August 2025
Overseas clergy applications
Policy on authorisation for ministry in the Diocese of Lichfield for clergy from other parts of the Anglican Communion
Penn Fields: Vicar
We are seeking and praying for a friendly and fun, approachable and encouraging, Spirit-filled vicar with a passion for the community and God’s Kingdom, to lead our parish. Closing Date: 25 September 2025
Prees, Edstaston and Whixall (PEW Group) - Vicar (0.5)
This isn’t about church seating. This is an opportunity to serve the parishes of Prees, Edstaston and Whixall, an established and enthusiastic group, through leading their churches in mission and ministry. Closing Date: 29 August 2025
Rocester, Denstone and Croxden with Hollington - Vicar
We are eager to find our new Vicar who will welcome working with effective PCCs and church wardens, active, faithful and engaged congregations and a supportive rural community. Closing Date: 25 September 2025
St James Newchapel and St Thomas Mow Cop - Priest in Charge (Vicar Designate):
Is the Holy Spirit calling you to joyfully lead our church communities into their new partnership together? Closing Date: 11 September 2025
Staffordshire Borders Benefice - Rector
We are a rural benefice, west of Stafford, made up of 6 churches in 5 parishes who enjoy working and worshipping together. Closing Date: 18 September 2025
Stone S.Michael and S.Wulfad with Aston S.Saviour - Rector
The civic church of Stone, Staffordshire, along with our neighbours in Aston are looking for a new leader who will inspire us to grow in faith and make a lasting impact on our community. Closing Date: 11 September 2025
Warden
St Chad's Retreat House, Leek. Closing date: 8 September 2025
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