Parish priest in the Vesterbro Pastorate in the Our Lady–Vesterbro Deanery, Diocese of Copenhagen

The position as a locally funded agreement-employed parish priest at Apostelkirken, Vesterbro Pastorate in Vor Frue-Vesterbro Provsti is available for appointment on 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is a full-time role and is 100% locally funded.

As a new parish priest you will receive an introduction program, where you will get a mentor who guides you through the first period in the office.

In the job description from the parish council you can read about the parish and the thoughts the parish council has about the vacant office. The job description can be read on the Priests' Association website as well as on the Diocese of Copenhagen's website: https://www.kobenhavnsstift.dk/stiftet/ledige-stillinger

If you would like to read more about Vesterbro Parish, you can also consult the parish's website: https://www.folkekirken-vesterbro.dk/

Employment and remuneration are governed by Circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics in the State

In addition to the salary, an availability allowance with a rounded base amount as of 31 March 2012 for a full-time position of DKK 43,000.00 annually is provided.

You will also receive a special allowance with a rounded base amount as of 31 March 2012 of DKK 11,100.00 annually for a full-time position.

The position is covered by the New Pay rules, which means it is possible to request a salary negotiation.

There is no residence attached to the position.

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

If you are shortlisted for the position, a child background check will be obtained.

All qualified applicants regardless of gender are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in the position and would like to submit an application, you can contact both the parish council and the dean to arrange a time for a visit and an interview before the application deadline.

If this is your first time applying for the office, please contact the bishop's secretary to arrange a time for an interview with Bishop Peter Skov-Jakobsen, before the parish council holds an orientation meeting.

The application should be addressed to the Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs, but must be sent to the bishop of the Diocese of Copenhagen by e-mail to: [email protected] . The application must be in the bishop's hands no later than 2 November 2026 at 15:00.

Contact information

Parish Council Chairman Jens Andersen, Vesterbro Parish

Phone 61 62 32 24 ∙ E-mail: [email protected]

Provost Johannes Gregers Jensen, Vor Frue-Vesterbro Provsti

Phone 40 15 34 36 ∙ E-mail: [email protected]

Diocese of Copenhagen

Phone 33 47 65 00 ∙ E-mail: [email protected]

Bishop Peter Skov-Jakobsen

c/o Bishop’s Secretary Dorte Laurberg Vedel

Phone 33 47 65 00 ∙ E-mail: [email protected]