The Diocese of Ely is seeking a Team Rector to serve The Isle of Ely Villages Benefice
Do you have what it takes to be the team leader in our new benefice spanning 11 villages close to the cathedral city of Ely? We would love to hear from you.
We Seek An Experienced Priest, Who Is
* Confident in God and unfailingly kind with people.
* Inspiring in their teaching and committed to lifelong learning.
* Forward thinking in mission, able to guide our parishes to develop their mission initiatives.
* Collaborative - a team leader, with a track record of developing healthy teams and releasing capability.
* Humble - able to balance high visibility within our communities whilst still enabling others to shine.
* Relatable – able to win the trust & friendship of our rich and diverse communities.
* Self-starting, resilient, courageous & hospitable.
What we offer
* You will find us eager to work with you in mission, focussed on agreed objectives, creative and passionate about transforming our villages with and for God.
* You will be able to appoint a colleague, help train curates, and shape the culture of a new benefice at the heart of our diocese.
Further Information and Applications
* Informal enquiries: Ven Richard Harlow, Archdeacon of Huntingdon & Wisbech on Tel: 07415757527
* Closing Date: Midday 1 June 2025
* Interviews: 3 July 2025
* Benefice Profile: download here
* Application Form: download here
* Equality Monitoring Form (to be returned with your Application Form) - Download here
* Please send completed Application Forms to archdeacon.handw@elydiocese.org
Safer Recruitment in the Diocese of Ely
The Diocese of Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to undertake safeguarding checks and training relevant to their role and to adhere to the Church of England’s safeguarding policies and procedures (click here for more). Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
The Diocese of Ely is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
First published on: 3rd May 2024
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