Community Priest, Cambridge East

Could you help shape the spiritual life of a brand-new Cambridge community? The Diocese of Ely is seeking a full-time, incumbent-level priest to pioneer Christian community in Cambridge East, the nationally significant new development emerging from the former Cambridge City Airport. Working From The New Temporary Community Centre, You Will

• pioneer new forms of church, worship and community;
• live incarnationally within a rapidly developing neighbourhood;
• build relationships with residents, developers and community partners;
• work alongside St Andrew's Cherry Hinton and All Saints, Teversham, rooted in the sacramental life of the parish;
• help shape the Diocese's wider approach to mission and community development across Cambridge East. You will be part of a supportive parish team – a pioneer, but not a lone ranger. The post comes with a three-bedroom house plus study, within walking distance of the development, with funding to rent or purchase a home within Cambridge East in due course. A rare opportunity to help shape a new community from the beginning – and to discover what church might become in a new place. Come and help shape Cambridge East. Applications and Further Information
• Job Description: download here
• For an informal conversation, please contact Canon Karin Voth Harman, Vicar of Cherry Hinton on 07971-936253 or Canon Nick Moir, Rector of Fen Ditton, Horningsea and Teversham on 07803-341814
• Formal applications should be made using our standard clergy application form: download here
• Completed applications should be sent by email to jake.myers@elydiocese.org by no later than 09:00hrs on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
• Interviews will be held in Ely, Cambridgeshire on Monday 30 November 2026. First published on: 13th October 2026 Page last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2026 2:07 AM