Rector of Stanground, Farcet & Fletton – changing lives in 3 parishes in the city of Peterborough
The role as our Rector is a significant post, caring for the people and growing the mission of these parishes south of the river Nene, in the Diocese of Ely. You will be helping us reach a growing population in a vibrant city with a rich history.
We have lots to offer our next incumbent:
- 4 warm hearted, all age, diverse congregations seeking growth
- a strong ministry team committed to service
- stable finances, well managed
- a paid administrator (20hrs per wk)
- a legacy of amazing community work via our charity, Mary's Child
- strong links with good local schools
- a modern rectory, recently upgraded
- supportive deanery colleagues.
Our Vision is:
- To be four congregations working together for a common good
- To serve spiritually a population of 35,000 to the south of the City of Peterborough
- To increase and diversify our congregations
- To reach out to new and growing housing developments
- To increase the knowledge and skills base of our congregations to further sustain and fulfil our mission
- To share our gifts and expertise to make a bigger difference for Christ in our communities
- We are excited to invite applications for this great role. It offers an exceptional opportunity for a priest with gifts in leadership and mission development. You will be able to change the lives of thousands of young people.
We seek a priest & leader, who is:
- a Spirit-filled team builder, who together with us, will seek God’s vision and bring it into being
- a bold, bible-believing, leader and proclaimer.
- driven by a loving pastoral heart
- forward thinking in mission, able to lead our parishes in their mission initiatives.
- a team leader, with a track record of developing healthy teams and releasing capability.
- able to balance high visibility within our communities whilst still enabling others to shine.
- able to win the trust & friendship of our rich and diverse communities.
- Self-starting, resilient, courageous & hospitable.
- We do not expect you to be a super-saint or a super-hero!
Our Diocese
- The Diocese of Ely stretches from Cambridge to Peterborough and out towards the coastal areas of West Norfolk. It houses 3/4 million people, which will rise to 1 million in the next 15 years.
- This area buzzes with energy from the academic, business and medical excellence of Cambridge University to the rich agricultural areas of Fenland and the diverse city of Peterborough. (Confusingly half of the city of Peterborough, including this post, is in Ely Diocese, not Peterborough).
- Despite the presence of three leading universities, great companies and an excellent location Cambridgeshire & Peterborough are not all affluent. Towns and cities have pockets of poverty and low attainment. These 3 parishes have a population that is young, diverse and amongst the least wealthy (Stanground - Parish Data - CUF). The churches are strong in some places, but there is work to be done.
- The Diocese of Ely is a good place to live and work: stable finances, good housing, inclusive and warm hearted senior colleagues, coupled with a rich diversity of benefices in all traditions make this a place that clergy stay once they have discovered us. We have over 110 incumbent status clergy, with a strong Diocesan team, and a real emphasis on lay development and training.
- The Diocesan Bishop has moved on, but the diocese remains on a steady course, as it seeks our next Diocesan. Our Mission Strategy, Ely 2025, devolves much decision making to the parishes, benefices and deaneries, so that clergy are able to innovate, take risks and build alliances for the sake of the Kingdom of God and the good of our communities. We welcome applications from clergy who are prepared to work collaboratively and faithfully. We will enable you to flourish and grow in ministry, whilst maintaining a sensible work life balance.
Further Information and Applications
- Closing Date: Midday Saturday 14 June 2025
- Interviews: Tuesday 15 July 2025
- Parish of Stanground APCM Annual Report 2024 (FINAL) - Click here
- Stanground Farcet Fletton Parish Profile 2025 - Click here
- Application Form - Rector of Stanground, Farcet & Fletton 2025 - Click here
- 2025 Equality monitoring form- Stanground, Farcet, Fletton - Click here
- Please note that Application Forms must be submitted with an Equality monitoring form by email to archdeacon.handw@elydiocese.org
- Informal enquiries Ven Richard Harlow, Archdeacon of Huntingdon & Wisbech, Telephone 07415 757527
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 . 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.