Canon Residentiary

Joyfully proclaiming the love of God in worship, outreach, welcome and care.

Following the appointment of Canon Jessica Martin as the next Dean of Chelmsford, the Acting Bishop of Ely seeks to appoint a Residentiary Canon with responsibility for Learning and Outreach.

The postholder will work closely with the Learning team who do imaginative and exciting work with schools and home educators.

You will oversee a part time Pioneer Curate and facilitate programmes for the spiritual and intellectual growth of the Cathedral community.

Applications will be particularly welcome from those who will widen the diversity of the resident Chapter.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check with barred list checks.

For further information on the role, the job description and person specification is available below, along with the application form, or from gemma.hardy@elycathedral.org

Closing date for applications: Monday 4 November 2024, 5pm.

To apply, please send a completed application form, by e-mail to gemma.hardy@elycathedral.org

or post to The Dean’s Executive Assistant Gemma Hardy, The Chapter Office, The College, Ely, CB7 4DL

Interviews will be held on 3 & 4 December 2024. Shortlisted candidates will need to be available on both dates.