The Diocese of Ely seeks to appoint a Vicar (half time) of St James (Cambridge)
St James’ is a welcoming and inclusive parish seeking a priest who will lead us in faith, prayer and service as we continue to grow as a lively Christian presence at the heart of our community.
We are looking for someone who will:
- has a deep and prayerful Christian faith, grounded in Scripture
- is an inspiring communicator with a well-formed theological mind
- appreciates good liturgy and church music
- relates easily and warmly to people of all ages and backgrounds
- has a heart for children, young people and families
- is an outward-looking, collaborative leader with a sense of humour
The parish is located in south Cambridge, close to schools, hospitals, the biomedical campus and the University, with a diverse and changing population. The 5-bedroom vicarage adjoins the church.
Applications:
For an informal discussion, please contact the Archdeacon of Cambridge on Archdeacon.Cambridge@elydiocese.org
- View the Benefice profile.
- Download the application form and equality monitoring form.
- Please note that applications must be submitted by email to archdeacon.cambridge@elydiocese.org
- Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 20 February 2026
- Interviews: Monday 16 March 2026
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.