Welcome to Limhamns Parish! Limhamns Parish is located around the bridge fortress and has approximately 27,000 members. Within the parish boundaries there are five churches, staffed based on three work teams.
The parish is characterized by a wide range of traditions and activities, something we both cherish and are pleased about. Services are held regularly in our churches and the number of church ceremonies is substantial. The activities are well-attended and cater to people of all ages.
Musical life is an important part of parish life and diaconal work is active. At the same time, there is a clear pedagogical structure in the parish's various activities.
Work with children and young people is extensive and significant. It includes, among other things, open gatherings, leader schools and confirmation groups.
Job Responsibilities
The assistant parish priest is tasked with supporting the parish priest in leading the parish pastorally, strategically and operatively. As assistant parish priest, you will be part of the parish leadership together with the parish priest and another assistant parish priest. You will receive leadership support in various forms to develop in your leadership role and administrative support with well-functioning finance, HR, property, communications and IT departments.
Your main responsibilities are to lead a large work team based at Limhamns Church and parish house. Your role is important in engaging and encouraging staff to deepen the development of worship, teaching, diaconal work and mission, to engage and inspire volunteer workers, and to be responsive to the local community and the city.
Pastoral responsibility, leading services in our churches, providing pastoral care and conducting teaching as well as other priestly duties are also part of the position.
We are looking for you who
are ordained according to the Church of Sweden's order
are called and confident as a spiritual leader and can carry both tradition and renewal in parish and worship life.
are well rooted in the church's faith, life and teaching and have a love for the gospel and for people.
have the ability to carry a breadth and diversity of both traditions, people and activities.
wish to work together with parishioners, volunteer workers, employees and elected representatives.
are experienced and confident in your role as a leader and manager.
are structured and have the ability to navigate the parish's administration, work environment efforts and personnel responsibility well.
What We Offer You
A stimulating leadership role in a parish with commitment, faith in the future and a desire for development. Here you have the opportunity to combine your pastoral mission with leadership, activity development and close collaboration with competent and engaged colleagues.
Job Information
Employment Type: Permanent Position, Full-time, Start Date: November 2026 or by agreement, Application Deadline: 2026-09-20
Recruiting Manager
If you have questions about the position, contact Mikael Göth, parish priest, at 040-279212, [email protected]
Trade Union Representatives
Bodil Wiktorsson Bengtsson, trade union representative Akademikerförbundet SSR
0431-437562, [email protected]
Peter Åsvik, trade union representative Vision
040-279036, [email protected]
Ragnhildur Jonasdottir, trade union representative KyrkA
040-279157, [email protected]