Here are the latest vacancies in the Diocese of Newcastle.
Vacancies
Community Engagement Officer, Newcastle Cathedral
First published on: 7th October 2025This new position will play a key role in ensuring the Cathedral’s work is created with, and reflective of, the people of Newcastle and the wider North East. The role will focus on developing relationships, enhancing visitor experiences, and delivering impactful events and programmes – primarily, though not exclusively, centred on arts and heritage – in collaboration with both internal and external partners.
Learning Officer, Newcastle Cathedral
First published on: 24th September 2025As Learning Officer, you will play a vital role in shaping the way children and young people encounter the Cathedral – not simply as a historic building, but as a living place of worship, belonging and transformation. This is a creative and mission-led role, sitting at the heart of the Cathedral’s commitment to education, outreach and discipleship.
Rector of the Parish of Upper Coquetdale
First published on: 22nd September 2025The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a Full time Priest to be Rector of the Parish of Upper Coquetdale
Chief Executive Officer (The Cedarwood Trust)
First published on: 15th September 2025The Cedarwood Trust are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer.
Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP)
First published on: 15th September 2025The Diocese of Newcastle is seeking a Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP).
NDBF St Hilda’s Trustee
First published on: 10th September 2025The Diocesan Board of Finance and the Bishop’s Council are seeking to nominate a new trustee to St Hilda’s Trust.
Incumbent to ‘The Cheviot Benefice’
First published on: 8th September 2025The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint an incumbent to ‘The Cheviot Benefice’ (Doddington, Ilderton, Kirknewton and Wooler) in the Deanery of Bamburgh and Glendale.
Community Mission Priest, St Michael's Parish, Byker
First published on: 12th August 2025Excited by the idea of being church in a different way? Looking to serve the mission of God in a distinctive location? Want to be at the heart of a unique partnership with a brand new £4m Youth and Community hub and revamped church building? Are you called to serve St Michael’s Parish in the middle of the iconic Byker Estate in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Priest in Charge of Wallsend St Peter and St Luke
First published on: 21st July 2025The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a full-time priest to be Priest in Charge to the Benefice of Wallsend St Peter and St Luke who can bring energy and vision to the worshipping life and community outreach of the two worship centres.
