Would you like to use your gifts to develop the Christian community’s capacity to engage with and grow faith amongst young people 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 Missioner. Our Youth Missioner will soon be on maternity leave, and we seek an exceptional and inspiring individual to join our team in her place on a fixed-term contract.
Purpose of the Role
This role will focus on leading and delivering youth ministry in the Parish of Huntingdon, and supporting the Thrive Youth Work project in Huntingdon and surrounding areas.
Using your gifts, you will build on existing work to engage with – and bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to – young people.
This will include – but is not limited to – (i) leading youth ministry in the Parish of Huntingdon, as part of the Changing Market Towns Project; (ii) supporting Thrive Youth Work (a missional youth work project developed by the Diocese of Ely and partners, and now delivered by Huntingdonshire Community Church, or HCC) https://www.thriveyouthwork.com; and (iii) working in partnership with other churches of the town, their leaders, congregations and the other workers appointed to enable mission among young people.
Does this unique opportunity appeal to you? If so, we look forward to receiving an application from you.
Further Information about the role and Application Process
- Further information about the role and application process can be found in the Role Description - click here.
- A Parish Profile document is also attached for reference / background reading - click here
- An Introduction to Thrive Youth Work document can be found here - click here
- The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 15 April 2025. It is proposed to hold interviews in Huntingdon on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Terms and Conditions
- Salary: £14,143 to £15,840 (pro rata to £27,500 to £30,800 for a full-time role) depending on experience
- Working hours: 18 per week (9 hours with Huntingdon Parish, 9 hours with Thrive, to be managed by the role holder). NB There will be some evening and weekend work
- Membership of The Church Workers Pension Fund (non-contributory)
- One-year contract (fixed-term) to cover maternity leave
- 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)
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.