Growing Younger Hub Partner

Church of England; Ely; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (Diocese of Ely) is seeking a Growing Younger Hub Partner to support the Growing Younger Mission Project, A Place to Grow, by working with Hub Churches and local contexts to prioritise children and young people.

This is a full-time, fixed-term 2-year contract based in Ely with travel across the Diocese. You will journey with churches, coach volunteers and leaders, and help develop sustainable ministry for under-18s while upholding safeguarding and church culture.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading and growing ministry with under-18s.
• Ability to inspire, coach and develop volunteers and local leaders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and healthy church culture.

Responsibilities

• Support Hub Church to develop sustainable ministry for children and young people.
• Journey with and provide targeted support to the Hub Church, volunteers and local leaders.
• Collaborate with multiple contexts to prioritise children and young people in ministry.

Skills

Leading and growing ministry with 18 &

Inspiring volunteers and local leaders

Building relationships and teamwork

Creativity and adaptability

Self-motivation and change leadership

Safeguarding understanding

Job description

Growing Younger Hub Partner, Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (Diocese of Ely)

Are you passionate about supporting local contexts to grow active young disciples and create flourishing worshipping communities which prioritise under 18s?

The Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (Diocese of Ely) is seeking a Growing Younger Hub Partner on a Full-time, Fixed-term 2-year contract. £32,000 per annum. Based in Ely with travel across the Diocese of Ely

The Diocese of Ely is launching a pilot Growing Younger Mission Project, A Place to Grow, investing in mission and ministry which help create flourishing worshipping communities where children and young people are prioritised, nurtured and empowered.

Our vision is to grow younger, deepen discipleship, and build sustainable partnerships that release potential across the diocese. Our first Church context, ‘Hub Church’, to join the pilot has been identified and we are looking for a proactive Growing Younger Hub Partner to support the development of a Flourishing Worshipping Community by the Hub Church and work with other local contexts where there is a desire to prioritise children and young people in the local area.

The role is one of journey partner, journeying with and providing targeted support to the Hub Church, volunteers and local leaders to develop sustainable ministry with children, young people and families.

By year 2, a further Hub Church will be identified for the Growing Younger Hub Partner to work with whilst providing ongoing spaces for reflection, encouragement and support for the Year 1 Hub Church.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping a significant diocesan project, supporting churches to grow active young disciples, build strong local partnerships and develop innovative mission that prioritises children and young people.

If you:

• have a vibrant Christian faith and a heart for growing young active disciples;
• have experience of leading and growing ministry with under-18s;
• can inspire, coach and develop volunteers and local leaders;
• enjoy building relationships, working collaboratively and enabling others to thrive;
• are creative, adaptable and self-motivated;
• can lead change and innovation;
• understand the importance of safeguarding and healthy church culture, and
• are able to work across a variety of church traditions and contexts, we would love to hear from you.

Application deadline: 12 noon, Monday 30 November 2026.

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.