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About us - Vacancies

Ordained Ministries Development Officer

The Diocese of Derby is seeking an inspiring and experienced priest to take on the pivotal role of Ordained Ministries Development Officer. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of clergy across the diocese, from curacy through to their first posts of primary responsibility and beyond.

The main responsibilities will be to lead IME2 in the diocese ensuring that curates are assessed appropriately to national and diocesan standards in readiness for a post of responsibility or
associate ministry; to provide appropriate training and development opportunities for all licensed clergy in the Diocese of Derby paying particular attention to those moving to first responsibility posts.

The successful post holder will be an employee of the Derby Diocesan Board of Finance. You’ll be part of a passionate and supportive People & Ministry Development team, working alongside lay and ordained colleagues to shape a hopeful and vibrant future for the Church in Derbyshire. With opportunities for national engagement, flexible working, and a generous benefits package this is a role where your ministry can truly make a difference.

To apply, please email your CV (maximum 3 pages) to claire.lees@derby.anglican.org.
Please also provide an accompanying supporting statement (maximum 2 pages), tailored to set out how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the person specification, and what you believe you can contribute to the role.

Closing date for applications: 20 July 2025
Interview date: 30 July 2025

Job pack

Job description

Future Youth (Ministry Experience Scheme) Workers

Participants will be placed in one of four ministry placements across the diocese. After successful applications and interviews, the Diocesan team will work with the candidates to work out the placement where they are most likely to flourish. This decision will be based on location, church tradition, ministry interests and where there is most likely to be the best working relationship with placement supervisors. This allocation will be a conversation where successful candidates will have a chance to meet with placement supervisors and agree focuses for the placement.

The range of placements offered will offer diverse opportunities to minister with CYPF across urban, post-industrial, estate and rural contexts, with a wide range of theological and pastoral contexts available. The three placement contexts for the FY MES 2025/2026 are:-

Churches of Stanton-by-Dale, Dale Abbey and Risley, supervised by Revd Phil Selby
Christ Church Cotmonhay and Shipley, supervised by Rev Dawn Knight.
St Francis Church Mackworth, supervised by Rev Andy Bond.

The national and diocesan aim for the scheme is to encourage and equip more people to discern a calling to CYPF ministry and the hope is that a significant proportion of participants will go on to be CYPF ministers in their placement contexts beyond the conclusion of the scheme. However, there is no commitment from either party beyond the initial Future Youth Scheme.

Salary: £23,588.00
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Duration: Fixed Term - 1 September 2025 to 24 July 2026

Application closing date: 20 July 2025.

>> FUTURE YOUTH Role Description and Person Specification 2025-2026 (Word)

>> More details about the FYMES

>> Email Aidan.Watson@derby.anglican.org, Strategic Lead for Youth Ministry

>> To Apply, please forward a current CV and covering letter to mandy.francis@derby.anglican.org

Director of Music - Wirksworth and Alderwasley

St. Mary’s Church Wirksworth and All Saints Church Alderwasley are looking to appoint a new part-time and paid Director of Music.

We offer:

A good regular salary
Regular opportunities for weddings and funerals
The chance to recruit and rebuild our church choir
The chance to steer the musical life of this important church in the Diocese of Derby
contribute to music for new forms of worship

Contact the Team Office to find out more on:01629 824707 or teamoffice@wirksworthteamministry.co.uk

Organist / Music Director

Christ Church in Belper

We are looking for an organist or an organist / music director, to join them in the next few months. We have a traditional SATB choir and anybody interested in either post should initially contact Andrew Pollett, via email pollettaj10@gmail.com or by phone on 07970 498 171. The choir sings at the 11am Sung Mass on Sundays and rehearses at 7pm on Fridays. There are occasionally additional services, such as Choral Evensong, weddings and funerals. The post will attract RSCM rates of pay, subject to negotiation.

Closing date: 31 March 2025

Vacancies

Welcome

Derbyshire has some of the most beautiful landscape, not just in England, but anywhere in the UK.
With a range of contexts from the agricultural villages in the west to the ex-mining communities of the east; the beautiful peak district and the urban multi-cultural centre; we minister in a number of contrasting environments.

With mission at our heart we are investing in our future to ensure we continue to grow God’s kingdom in Derbyshire.
Is God calling you to join us?

Diversity statement

The Diocesan Board of Finance is a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability and require adjustments to apply for this role, please let us know. We are committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria, and to supporting existing employees who have a disability.

We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage (UKME/GMH) candidates who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.

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Safeguarding

The Diocese of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

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Curacy Vacancies (Title Posts) for the Diocese of Derby

Welcome to the Diocese of Derby and thanks for considering serving your curacy with us!

If you are completing ordination training in 2025 and have been officially released by your sponsoring diocese to look elsewhere, then please consider coming to the Diocese of Derby to serve your curacy.

If you are interested: