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Clergy

Vacancies

Clergy

Incumbent

Latchford, Christ Church and St James

We are seeking a full-time incumbent for this united benefice with huge missional potential and rich opportunities to serve communities.

Closing Date: 

11 October 2026

Incumbent

St Laurence Frodsham

We are seeking a full-time incumbent for this thriving parish of modern Catholic tradition in mid-Cheshire.

Closing Date: 

11 October 2026

Part-time Incumbent

St Chad's, Farndon and St Mary's, Coddington

We are seeking a part-time (25% stipend) incumbent for this rural benefice of central church tradition near the cathedral city of Chester.

Closing Date: 

7 October 2026

Incumbent

St Catherine's, Tranmere

We seek a Jesus centred and prayerful pastor for our inner urban parish

Closing Date: 

4 October 2026

Associate Rector

Ellesmere Port

We are a lively, outward facing evangelical parish with two worship centres and a warm, committed congregation ready to embrace what God is calling us to next, seeking an Associate Rector.

Closing Date: 

20 September 2026

Interim Incumbent (potential for permanent)

All Saints Congleton

We are now entering an exciting new phase and we are seeking an incumbent to lead us in this next step of our faith adventure.

Closing Date: 

16 September 2026

Part-time Incumbent

St Mary's, Newton in Mottram with Flowery Fields

Are you are excited by the challenge of shaping the future of a church with deep roots and bold hopes? If so, St Mary’s Newton with Flowery Field may be the place God is calling you to.

Closing Date: 

23 September 2026

Part-time Incumbent

St John's Guilden Sutton and St Peter's, Plemstall

We are seeking a part-time (0.5) incumbent for this semi-rural benefice of central church tradition near the cathedral city of Chester.

Closing Date: 

13 September 2026

Incumbent Christ Church, Higher Bebington

Christ Church Higher Bebington

We are seeking a full-time incumbent for this thriving parish of central tradition on the beautiful Wirral peninsula.

Closing Date: 

20 September 2026

Part-time Incumbent 0.6

St Martin's, Ashton Upon Mersey

St. Martin’s is a friendly, caring church family in the modern Anglo-Catholic tradition where everyone is welcome.

Closing Date: 

28 September 2026

Staff

Flourish Co-ordinator (Part-Time)
Church House, Daresbury

The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Flourish Co-ordinator who will oversee the next phase of this exciting project.

Closing Date: 

13 September 2026

Finance & Operations Officer (Diocesan Board of Education)
Church House, Daresbury

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Education team in the Diocese of Chester in managing the DBE’s financial operations and overseeing its legal work and schools’ capital projects.

Closing Date: 

16 September 2026

Parishes

Parish Administrator (Part-Time)
Handforth

You will be a welcoming first point of contact for the church, providing practical and administrative support to the vicar.

Closing Date: 

28 September 2026

Children’s Minister
Bramhall

Seeking an enthusiastic and committed person to help us put Jesus at the heart of our community.

Closing Date: 

25 September 2026

Youth Development & High School chaplaincy lead
Upton, Wirral

This role will play a key part in an exciting time of change, as we build on our thriving community-facing youth activities

Closing Date: 

21 October 2026

Schools

Headteacher
Runcorn

Seeking an ambitious Headteacher who will lead our school with integrity, warmth and a clear vision for the future.

Closing Date: 

28 September 2026

Other

Projects & Administration Assistant Apprentice

Runcorn

Chester Diocesan Academies Trust

Closing Date: 

7 September 2026

Diocese of Chester

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