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

Premier; Ely; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Ely is launching a Growing Younger pilot, seeking a proactive Growing Younger Hub Partner to help develop a Flourishing Worshipping Community centred on under-18s. The role involves journeying with the Hub Church and volunteers to grow ministry with children, young people and families, and to support local contexts.

The post is full-time, fixed-term for 2 years, based in Ely with travel across the Diocese; application deadline 12 noon, Monday 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Evidence of leading and growing ministry with under-18s.
• Ability to inspire, coach and develop volunteers and local leaders.
• Strong relationship-building, collaborative mindset and adaptability.
• Understanding safeguarding and creating healthy church culture.

Responsibilities

• Journey with the Hub Church and provide targeted support to develop sustainable ministry for children, young people and families.
• Support volunteers and local leaders to implement Flourishing Worshipping Community initiatives.
• Work across various church traditions to enable growth of local contexts.
• Contribute to ongoing reflection, encouragement and development across the Diocese.

Skills

Vibrant Christian faith

Experience with under-18s ministry

Inspire and coach volunteers

Relationship-building and teamwork

Creative and self-motivated

Change and innovation leadership

Safeguarding understanding

Cross-tradition collaboration

Job description

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

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.

Full-time | Fixed-term 2-year contract | £32,000 per annum| Based in Ely with travel across the Diocese of Ely