While some roles at the Diocese of Gloucester carry a genuine occupational requirement for Christian faith, many do not. If there’s a job here where you think you can make a real difference, and you’re comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work, we’d love to hear from you.
Diocesan vacancies
For enquiries about Diocesan vacancies (below), please contact HR:
01452 410022
Full HR information
- Vacancy: Deanery Operations Leaders26 March 2026
Clergy vacancies
- Team Rector, Trinity & St Paul’s, Cheltenham9 April 2026
For enquiries specifically about clergy vacancies (above), please contact the Archdeacon:
01452 835583 (Gloucester Archdeaconry) or 01452 835581 (Cheltenham Archdeaconry)
Archdeacons page
In addition to diocesan vacancies advertised here, some Anglican chaplaincy roles within the Diocese (holding the Bishop’s licence but employed by others) are advertised directly on the employer’s website. These include, for NHS chaplaincies, each NHS trust website and for Prison Chaplaincies, gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/recruitment (Filter for keyword ‘chaplain’). School and Universities may also advertise directly.
Other Vacancies
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Enquiries about other vacancies (above): see the job advert in question for details.
For parishes who would like to advertise vacancies here, please email Recruitment.
If there is nothing listed directly above, then there are no vacancies at this current time.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of Gloucester is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are successful in obtaining a post with the Diocese of Gloucester and it requires an Enhanced DBS check this will be paid for by the Diocese. Refusal to do so would prevent further consideration of your application. Any information received from the DBS will be treated in the strictest confidence.
See Safeguarding for further information on DBS →
