The Church of England
Lead for Lay and Ordained Vocations (DDVO)
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Lead for Vocations (DDVO)
As our Lead for Vocations (Diocesan Director of Vocations and Ordinands), you will be an energetic, visible and motivating presence across the diocese as you see people identified and encouraged to grow into their God-given call of ordained or lay vocation. You will work as part of the Ministry & Discipleship Team to lead, resource and help shape the future of ordained and lay ministry vocations across the diocese partnering with our Bishop, parishes and the national church.
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Key Objectives Are To
- enable us to play our part in helping the Church of England see an exponential rise in ordained and lay vocations;
- lead and develop a team at the forefront of identifying and nurturing those called to ordained and other licensed ministry;
- lead a prayerful and visionary discernment process;
- work across a rich and varied landscape of church traditions, including church plants and pioneer contexts, inspiring disciples of all ages from all traditions and backgrounds.
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For more information on this role please see the attached job description.
Approaches to find out more are welcomed – contact Rev Andrew Hargreaves, director of Ministry & Discipleship.
Find out more at portsmouth.anglican.org/jobs.
Closing date: October 18th, 2026
Interviews: November 2nd, 2026.
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