Vacancies
We are currently recruiting for an Associate Vicar and an Administrator. Please see the Job Descriptions below.
Associate Vicar Job Description
All Saints Little Shelford (www.allsaintslittleshelford.org) is an Anglican
evangelical church in a village close to Cambridge. We are looking for an
Associate Vicar to assist the Rector from Spring 2027. Residence in the
accommodation provided for the role is a condition of the appointment.
1. Associate Vicar
a. Applicants must be ordained priests of the Church of England or of
a church in communion with it, and meet the requirements for
licensing by the Bishop of Ely and Archdeacon of Cambridge.
b. A Stipend is available, but applicants interested in 0.5FTE parttime
and House for Duty are also welcome to apply.
c. Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9, Equality Act 2010): Due to
the theological convictions of the PCC as expressed in a resolution
under the House of Bishops’ Declaration, it is an occupational
requirement that this post‑holder be male.
If interested, please contact Simon Scott at office@allsaintslittleshelford.org
for fuller details.
Job Description
All Saints Church, Little Shelford (www.allsaintslittleshelford.org) is a lively
village church close to Cambridge. We seek to proclaim Christ, to be a loving
church family, and to serve our local community. Our Sunday congregations
total around 120 adults and 40 children.
Due to planned staff changes, we are looking for an ordained Associate Vicar to
assist the Rector from Spring 2027.
Suitable accommodation is provided with the post. The post-holder is required,
as a condition their employment/office, to reside in the accommodation made
available.
This reflects the nature of the role, including pastoral availability, local
presence, and the effective discharge of the duties. The accommodation is
provided by reason of the employment and not as an optional benefit.
Please note that under the Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9, Equality
Act 2010), due to the theological convictions of the PCC as expressed in a
resolution under the House of Bishops’ Declaration, it is an occupational
requirement that the post‑holder be male.
The PCC, which has been fully funding curates for many years, is committed to
funding this post indefinitely in full instead. We believe it is the next step God
wants for us. The PCC would make a commitment to the Diocese to match the
duration and size of any common tenure post offered by the Diocese to our
Associate Vicar.
1. Associate Vicar
a. Applicants must be ordained priests of the Church of England or of
a church in communion with it, and meet the requirements for
licensing by the Bishop of Ely.
b. The post‑holder is required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks of the Children’s
and Adults’ Barred Lists, in accordance with Church of England
safeguarding policy. Appointment and licensing are subject to
satisfactory clearance.
c. A Stipend is available, but applicants interested in 0.5FTE part
time or House for Duty are also welcome to apply.
d. Whilst being part of a team, the role requires a degree of
independence and initiative. Core tasks (fewer if not full time)
would include
i. Deputising for the Rector as and when required
ii. Preaching (once a week if a full time role)
iii. Lead services including communion
iv. Make pastoral/home visits
v. Lead baptism, wedding, funeral services
vi. Disciple, support and equip people
vii. Organise and deliver outreach courses and other events.
15/07/2026
Administrator Job Description here.