Would you like to use your gifts to develop the Christian community’s capacity to engage with and grow faith amongst children and their families in Huntingdon? Do you have a background or skills that will help you lead in reaching out into our town in both established and new ways? The Diocese of Ely is investing £4.36 million in the region’s market towns. We want to see whole towns transformed through the love of God. The Changing Market Towns project focusses on enabling and sustaining church growth in small and medium-sized towns, significantly enhancing the Diocese’s ability to realise its desire to engage, grow and deepen our commitment to God through word, worship and prayer. It is far-reaching and ambitious, and an expression of our faith in the power of God – are you ready to be part of this exciting future? The Anglican parish of Huntingdon is staffed by the Vicar, an Associate Minister, and an Assistant Curate in Training. Through the Changing Market Towns initiative, we have employed an Operations Manager, a Children’s and Families Missioner, and a Youth Worker. We now seek an exceptional and inspiring individual to join this team and help realise our aims in Huntingdon. This role will focus on reaching out to children and their families in the town. Using your gifts, you will build on existing work to engage with – and bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to – children and their families. This will include – but is not limited to – strengthening and developing existing relationships with local primary schools; coordinating children’s ministry on Sunday mornings; leading and developing Footsteps (our weekly group for 0-4s and their parents / carers); running after-school and holiday clubs. Through these engagements, and through other activities that will be discovered together, you will grow faith amongst children and their families by working with others to develop and create places and events that will mature into new worshipping communities. Does this unique opportunity appeal to you? If so, we look forward to receiving an application from you. Terms and Conditions Salary: £27,500 to £30,800 depending on experience Working hours: full-time (35 hours per week), but flexible to suit the right candidate (minimum 25 hours per week). NB there will be some evening and weekend work Membership of The Church Workers Pension Fund (non-contributory) Initial three-year contract (fixed-term) The employing entity will be the Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Huntingdon (The Ely Diocesan Board of Finance / ‘Diocese of Ely’ is not the employer of this post) This role is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Further Information and Applications Further information about the role and application process can be found in the Job Description (click here). A Parish Profile document (click here) is also attached for reference / background reading. An Application form, to be completed and returned to markettowns@elydiocese.org can be downloaded here. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 20 March 2025. It is proposed to hold interviews in Huntingdon on Wednesday 9 April 2025. Safer Recruitment in the Diocese of Ely The Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF) 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). 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.