Parish priest in Bramming Benefice, Ribe Cathedral Deanery, Ribe Diocese

The position as civil‑servant parish priest in Bramming Pastorate, Ribe Cathedral Deanery is available for appointment on 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is a full‑time position.

As a new parish priest you will receive an introduction program, where you will be assigned a mentor who guides you through the early period in the office and helps you become familiar with the various tasks associated with a priest.

In the job description from the parish council you can read about the pastorate and the thoughts the parish council has about the vacant office. The job description can be read on the Ribe Diocese website : https://ribestift.dk/ledige-stillinger .

If you would like to read more about the pastorate and how church life etc. is in the parish, you can also consult the parish website: https://www.brammingsogn.dk/

The position is covered by the Executive Order on the Employment of staff in the Church of Denmark (LBK No. 676 of 13/7/2026)

The position is remunerated according to pay group 1 in the agreement on remuneration of civil‑servant priests in the Church of Denmark.

In addition to the salary, a standby allowance is paid with a rounded basic amount as of 31 March 2012 for a full‑time position of DKK 43,000.00 annually. For part‑time employment, the allowance will be calculated proportionally to the employment share.

The position is subject to the rules on New Pay, which makes it possible to request a pay negotiation.

It is assumed that applicants hold a driving license for a standard car (B) and are willing to use their own car for the job.

If you have not yet been ordained, please send a copy of your exam papers and a certificate from the Pastoral Seminary with your application.

If you are shortlisted for the position, a children’s criminal record check will be obtained.

All qualified applicants regardless of gender are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in the position and wish to submit an application, please contact both the parish council and the provost to arrange a time for a visit and an interview before the application deadline.

If this is your first time applying for a bishop's office, please contact the bishop's secretary to arrange a time for an interview with Bishop Elof Westergaard, also before the application deadline / before the parish council holds an information meeting.

The application should be addressed to the Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs, but must be sent to the bishop of Ribe Diocese by email to: [email protected] The application must reach the bishop no later than the posting deadline at 3:00 p.m.

Contact details Parish Council Chairman Ole Nørgård, Bramming Parish

Phone 61 26 10 22 ∙ Email: [email protected]

Contact details Provost Morten Fester Thaysen, Ribe Cathedral Deanery

Phone 41 62 62 46 ∙ Email: [email protected]

Contact details Ribe Diocese

Phone 75 42 18 00∙ Email: [email protected]

Contact details Bishop Elof Westergaard

c/o Bishop’s Secretary Tine Bovbjerg Juhl

Phone 29 24 35 76∙ Email: [email protected]

Publication of the position: 6 October 2026

Application deadline: 26 October 2026

Important dates

Created: 7 Oct. 2026

Application deadline: 26 Oct. 2026

Contact person

Tine Bovbjerg Juhl

Main number: 29243576

Email: [email protected]

Employer

RIBE DIOCESE ADMINISTRATION

Korsbrødregade 7

6760 Ribe