Vacancies
CURRENT VACANCIES
ST MUNGO’S, BALERNO & LIVINGSTON:
FINANCE MANAGER
21 hours a week
Competitive salary (available on request)
We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified professional for the new role of Finance Manager. This is a key part-time position reporting to the Finance Director.
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day finances of the church.
This is a comprehensive role that includes preparing monthly management accounts, handling year-end accounts , and setting budgets. You will be responsible for monitoring expenditure against the budget, managing the payroll, ensuring adequate insurance provision, and managing utility contracts.
You will also be the key contact for liaising with our auditor, OSCR, and HMRC as required and will provide financial information for Vestry, committees, and staff.
About You
The essential requirement for this position is that you are a fully qualified accountant (CA or equivalent).
We are looking for a diligent and precise individual who can confidently manage all aspects of the church’s finances, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and all reporting deadlines are met.
If you are a qualified accountant looking for a significant and flexible part-time role, we would love to hear from you.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2025
For application information please email: recruitment@stmungos.org
ST MUNGO’S, BALERNO & LIVINGSTON:
OFFICE AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Full-Time Role
Competitive salary (available on request)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to take on the Office and Communications Manager role at St Mungo’s. This is a significant leadership position within our staff team, reporting directly to the Rector.
In this key ‘hands on’ role, you will be responsible for leading the St Mungo’s Administration Team and managing the core administrative functions of the church, including HR, IT, buildings management, and Health and Safety.
A major part of this role involves managing the internal communication processes of the church, ensuring a clear and robust approach across all ministries and platforms.
You will also provide vital administrative support to the Rector and the Senior Team.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with excellent organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
You should be a friendly and approachable person who thrives on focusing on detail and processes, continuously looking for improvements.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who promotes a team-orientated and positive “can do” atmosphere and has experience working with volunteers to build and develop teams.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for administration, communication, and supporting a busy team, we would love to hear from you.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2025
For application information please email: recruitment@stmungos.org
ST PETER’S, PEEBLES AND ST ANDREW’S, INNERLEITHEN:
PRIEST-IN-CHARGE
Priest-in-Charge (initially for 5 years)
A full-time position
St Peter’s, Peebles and St Andrew’s, Innerleithen
Remuneration: Scottish Episcopal Church Clergy Standard Stipend
We are a linked charge of two churches in the Tweed Valley, 20 miles south of Edinburgh, in a beautiful part of our diocese. We are looking for a gifted priest who will enjoy the challenge of helping us live the gospel creatively and passionately within our communities.
We are seeking to appoint a Priest-in-Charge who is:
- A person of deep personal faith
- Able to lead us in inspiring liturgical and musical worship
- A thoughtful and gifted teacher
- A people person who can encourage children as an integral part of our church life
- Passionate about helping our congregations engage with our communities
Within the initial period of this appointment and subject to longer-term financial viability the bishop may, with the consent of the Vestries (church councils), decide to license the Priest-in-Charge as Rector.
View or download our Church Profile
Download and complete our Application Form (pdf)
If you have any difficulty downloading these files – or if you would like them provided in an alternative format – please contact stpeterschurchpeebles@gmail.com
For more information or an informal discussion please contact The Very Revd Frances Burberry (Dean of the Diocese of Edinburgh).
0131 315 0404 or email dean@dioceseofedinburgh.org
We look forward to hearing from you.
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record Disclosure (Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007).
ST MARY’S DALMAHOY: MUSIC DIRECTOR/ORGANIST
Music Director/Organist
An exciting opportunity to contribute to the much-valued musical tradition at this welcoming and inclusive church in the broad church Scottish Episcopal tradition. We seek someone who:
• Is an accomplished organist or would consider a pianist with a keen interest in learning the organ
• Can work collaboratively and communicate effectively
• Is flexible and can help plan music that engages the whole congregation in worship
• Is liturgically aware, or willing to learn, committed and reliable.
We have a small loyal group of singers which meet on Wednesday mornings to practice the hymns for the 10:30am Eucharist on Sundays. We hope to grow this aspect of our congregational life. We also host an annual Choir Festival for Primary schools in the area. We hope to grow this community initiative in the future. In addition, there is the opportunity for a good number of weddings throughout the year.
For further details, or to arrange a visit and conversation, please contact the Rector, Christine Downey
Email: rector@stmarysdalmahoy.org.uk
Tel: 07986957718
Appointment subject to PVG check.