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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:


2 Clergy Representatives for the Lichfield Diocesan Board of Patronage

We currently have 2 vacancies for clergy representatives on the Diocesan Board of Patronage. Those elected to serve will serve the remainder of the term of office, i.e. until 31 December 2030. Closing Date: 11 April 2025 at 12 Noon


DAC Casework Officer

The Diocese of Lichfield is seeking to appoint a full-time DAC Casework Officer, to assist in the work of the Lichfield Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC). Closing Date: 1st April 2025


Safeguarding Practitioner

The diocese of Lichfield are seeking one part time and one full time (or two full time), Safeguarding Practitioners to support safeguarding provision in the Diocese through expertise, advice, guidance and oversight. Closing Date: 28 March 2025


Perton: Team Vicar

A unique opportunity to serve as Team Vicar in a modern and growing village with a lively, welcoming and enthusiastic church family; located right on the boundary between beautiful, rural South Staffordshire and all the diversity and opportunities of the West Midlands. Closing Date: 4 April 2025.


Queen's Foundation: Full-Time Tutor

The Queen’s Foundation seeks a full-time tutor to join the Anglican Team as Tutor for Admissions and Context -based Training. Closing date: 10 March 2025


Whole Life Discipleship Officer

Our Whole Life Discipleship Officer will lead on supporting our parishes, fresh expressions and chaplaincies to develop discipleship for all ages, especially through the establishment of small groups. Closing Date: 6 April 2025.


Local Ministry and Learning Platform Officer

We are looking to recruit a Local Ministry and Learning Platform Officer to lead the development of our diocesan learning hub by creating and sourcing content and maintaining the platform. Closing Date: 6 April 2025.


Initial Ministerial Development Officer

We are looking to recruit an Initial Ministerial Development Officer to lead on providing ministry-enhancing learning opportunities for those in the early stages of licenced ministry – in particular our Lay Readers and curates - in line with our Diocesan Strategy and Church of England national requirements. Closing Date: 6 April 2025.


Team Vicar (0.5): Acton Trussell with Bednall and Dunston with Coppenhall

The parishes of Acton Trussell with Bednall and Dunston with Coppenhall are part of the Penkridge Team, near Stafford and would like to appoint a part-time Team Vicar. Closing Date:13 March 2025.


Priest in Charge (1.0) Tividale, Tipton S.John the Evangelist and Tipton S.Mark

An experienced and enthusiastic Priest is sought to minister to these three Black Country parishes under the shared pastoral and sacramental oversight of the Bishop of Oswestry. Closing Date: 7 April 2025


Children's Worker

St Andrew’s, Westlands, Newcastle-under- Lyme

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Anglican Chaplain, Lay or Ordained

HMP Foston Hall Closing date: 31st January 2025

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Youth Worker

St James' Church, Brownhills

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Curacy Vacancies

Come and serve your title in the fabulous Diocese of Lichfield


Overseas clergy applications

Policy on authorisation for ministry in the Diocese of Lichfield for clergy from other parts of the Anglican Communion

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