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Last updated 2nd June 2026

General vacancies

The Blackburn Diocesan Boards of Education and Finance (BDBE/F) have a range of benefits and perks for Diocesan Employees. Take a look at our Benefits Page to find out more.

The BDBE/F believe that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

The BDBE/F are 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.


Diocesan Roles

Post

Location Documents                                    

Closing

Date

Interview

Date(s)

Anglican Chaplain to Lancaster University Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW

Recruitment Pack

Monday 8
June 2026

Friday 19
June 2026
Lay Ministry Administrator Diocesan Offices, Clayton House,
Walker Office Park, Blackburn,
BB1 2QE

Job Description

Thursday 11
June 2026

Monday 22
June 2026
Chef Whalley Abbey, The Sands, Whalley, BB7 9SS

Job Description

Application Form

Wednesday 3 June 2026

TBC
Cook and Guest Services Assistant Whalley Abbey

Job Description

Application form

Monday 7

April 2026

TBC

How to Apply

To apply for any of the above roles, please complete the following documents and forward them to hrapplications@blackburn.anglican.org:

1. Application form and equal opportunities monitoring form.

2. Confidential declaration, if the role you are applying for requires a DBS check/centres around children or vulnerable adults.

Please do not use our standard application form if an alternative pro forma is available in the 'documents' section of the job advertisement.

Guidance on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) when applying for a role

The BDBE/F recognises that AI is becoming more embedded into everyday practice and approves its usage to support applications. The use of AI written text is monitored to promote authenticity during the recruitment and selection process. Inclusion of AI written text will not directly influence the shortlisting outcome, but may be considered when evaluating key criteria.

Our safer recruitment information is available upon request.

See our Privacy Notice


Other Roles

Post Location Documents Closing Date Interview Dates
Warden of Spiritual Accompaniment See recruitment pack Recruitment Pack Thursday 30 April 2026 TBC
Dean of Emmanuel Theological College See recruitment pack Recruitment Pack Sunday 17 May 2026 Thursday 11 June 2026
at Blackburn Cathedral (timings TBC)

 


Parish Roles

Post

Location Documents                                    

Closing

Date

Interview

Date(s)

Associate Minister (Women)

St Andrew's Church,
Worden Lane,
Leyland,
PR25 3EL

Job Description Wednesday 24 June (12pm)

TBC

Children's, Youth and Families Leader (KS2+)

St Christopher's Church
Blackpool Road
Lea
Preston
PR2 1QS

Job Description
Application Form
Monday 15 June 2026

Tuesday 23 June 2026 or Wednesday 24 June

Youth Pastor

Preston Minster
Church Streer
Preston
PR1 3BT

Job Description Monday 8 June 2026

Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 June 2026

CAP Debt Centre Manager and Community Evangelist

St Thomas', Caunce Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NJ

Advert
Job Description
Application



Friday 12 June 2026 (12pm)

Monday 29 June 2026

Organist

St Nicholas CofE Church

Station Road

Wrea Green

Preston  PR4 2PH

Advert  

Please contact Liz Almond, Churchwarden

Organist

St Peter and St Paul's church

Blackburn Road

Rishton  BB1 4HD

Advert  

Please contact 

Fr Eddie Carr

Choir Leader and Organist

St Leonard's Church

Penwortham

Preston  PR1 9JA

 

Advert

Job Description

Application Form

Confidential dec.
Upon appointment TBC

Organist and

Choir Leader

Brindle St James

CofE Church

Water Street

Brindle  PR6 8NG

Advert

 

Please contact

Rev Jon Price

To advertise a parish role, please send a recruitment pack, blank application form, location of work, closing date and interview date to HREnquiries@blackburn.anglican.org


School roles

Post

Location                                                

Documents                                                 

Closing

date

Interview

date(s)

Clerk to the

Governing Board/

Governance
Adviser

Various

locations

Advert  

Applications

open                    

 

Head Teacher

St Michael's-on-wyre CofE Primary School

Hall Lane

St Michael's-on-Wyre, Preston

PR3 0UA

Advert

12 Noon

Thursday 25

June 2026

Wednesday

8 July

2026