✍️ INTRODUCTION

Serving the countryside through faith, mission, farming and community

Across the UK, churches, Christian charities, rural networks and farming organisations are looking for people who feel called to make a difference in the countryside. From church ministry to community support, from food production to environmental care, rural vocations include clergy roles, chaplaincy, outreach, youth work, farming leadership and a wide range of charitable or support roles — some explicitly faith-based, others more broadly rooted in values of compassion, stewardship and service.

At The Arthur Rank Centre, we’re pleased to host a growing range of rural job opportunities — from church-based ministry to roles in farming, community organisations and rural charities. We hope this becomes a place of connection – where calling meets opportunity, and rural churches and communities find the people they need to thrive.


📢 CURRENT VACANCIES

Below are the latest opportunities submitted to us. More will be added regularly. If you’d like to advertise a vacancy, please see the section below.

April 2026 Closing Dates

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Vicar & Diocesan Rural Champion

Organisation: Diocese of Rochester

Location: Hadlow, Kent

Deadline: 11 April 2026

St Mary’s Hadlow is a lively single-parish benefice seeking a pastorally-hearted leader. This unique role includes one day a week as the Diocese’s Rural Champion supporting rural mission across Rochester.

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Bro Cwyfan

Vicar and Ministry Area Leader

Organisation: Diocese of Bangor

Location: Ynys Môn | Anglesey

Deadline: 17 April 2026

Rural ministry in West Anglesey is lively and varied. From the beaches of Rhosneigr to St Cwyfan’s Church-in-the-Sea, this role offers an inspiring context for collaborative ministry.

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Priest-in-Charge

Organisation: Diocese of Derby

Location: Peak District (Youlgreave Benefice)

Deadline: 16 April 2026

Inclusive rural parishes within the Peak District National Park. A rare opportunity to lead mission in a stunning landscape with a committed team of lay leaders.

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May 2026 Closing Dates

St Andrew's

House for Duty Vicar

Organisation: Diocese of Oxford

Location: Thame Benefice (Tetsworth Parishes)

Deadline: Open (Rolling Basis)

Six small parishes in South Oxfordshire. Includes an excellent house in Tetsworth. Ideal for someone nearing retirement or seeking part-time ministry.

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✉️ SUBMIT A VACANCY

If you’d like to share a role here – whether clergy, lay, chaplaincy, youth, admin or outreach – please send details to info@arthurrankcentre.org.uk


WHY WORK IN RURAL MINISTRY OR MISSION?

Rural ministry is about presence, trust, hospitality and collaboration. Whether leading worship across multiple parishes or supporting farming communities, rural roles offer space for creativity and depth.

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