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Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire St James Church, Little Paxton The role of Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords is an opportunity to lead 5 rural churches with a vision to grow in faith together, to be at the centre of village life and to share the message of Jesus. Building on faithful ministry, you will work with a team of loyal and resourceful paid and volunteer staff. You will find villages that value the role of the church and actively work alongside church members. We face both challenges and opportunities for growth and transformation: we seek a new Incumbent who will embrace these challenges and opportunities, who will lead us forward in reaching those we currently do not; someone who is approachable, a good listener and committed to working collaboratively with the PCCs to develop a plan for growth. Some of the challenges include: Building a new sense of identity and vision after pastoral re organisation joined the church and village of the Offords to our benefice Completing (with diocesan & local support) a building project in Southoe church to make the church the centre of community in the village Growing the ministry team, and building on excellent work in local schools Some of the opportunities include: A legacy of deeply pastoral and missional leadership Some of the best adapted churches for rural mission Experienced admin support and faithful churchwardens Church and county schools welcoming the ministry of the church Our ideal candidate would have the following qualities: People person - Having a genuine interest in people and able to communicate effectively with all ages, particularly having experience of working with children and young families, be a good listener; have a good sense of humour; Team player - who fosters the talents and enthusiasms of members of every age. Person of prayer, faith and inclusion - who can encourage, energise and inspire. Visionary & imaginative - able to help us develop a vision for a growing and thriving church. Change leader - build partnership, keep us relevant, lead with wisdom & insight. Adaptive & flexible - values both traditional and contemporary forms of worship flexing to meet the needs of the individual parishes. Enabling & releasing - can develop the ministry to children and young families. Competent - previous experience of building projects, sourcing of grants and ecclesiastical permissions for building works is preferred. Our diocese and deanery offers: Spacious modern rectory in quiet street Friendly supportive chapter colleagues Well funded CMD and support for clergy and their families Generous and pastoral senior leadership The Rectory in Little Paxton Significant improvements will be completed during the vacancy Download the Benefice Profile below. Further details and an Application form can be found on the Diocesan website at Please note that applications must be submitted by email to Closing Date: 24 Jan 2026 at midday Interviews: 17 Feb 2026 Informal enquiries Ven Richard Harlow, Archdeacon of Huntingdon & Wisbech, Telephone Safer Recruitment in the Diocese of Ely The Diocese of Ely 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. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). Our Diocese The Diocese of Ely stretches from Cambridge to Peterborough and out towards the coastal areas of West Norfolk. It houses 3/4 million people, which will rise to 1 million in the next 15 years. This area buzzes with energy from the academic, business and medical excellence of Cambridge University to the rich agricultural areas of Huntingdon, Fenland and Norfolk. Despite the presence of a world leading university, Cambridgeshire is not all affluent. Towns and cities have pockets of poverty and low attainment. Some rural areas can be isolated and vulnerable, but these villages are thriving and well located. The Diocese of Ely is a good place to live and work: stable finances, good housing, inclusive and warm hearted senior colleagues, coupled with a rich diversity of benefices in all traditions make this a place that clergy stay once they have discovered us. We have over 110 incumbent status clergy, with a strong Diocesan team, and a real emphasis on lay development and training. We have no plans to reduce clergy numbers. We expect the announcement of a new Diocesan Bishop in early 2026. In the meantime, our Mission Strategy devolves much decision making to the parishes, benefices and deaneries, so that clergy are able to innovate, take risks and build alliances for the sake of the Kingdom of God and the good of our communities. We welcome applications from clergy who are prepared to work collaboratively and faithfully. We will enable you to flourish and grow in ministry, whilst maintaining a sensible work life balance. 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. COME AND JOIN US. 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A prominent religious organization in Greater London is seeking a Senior Quinquennial Building Surveyor to manage its diverse residential portfolio. The candidate will oversee and personally conduct complex surveying tasks while ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. The ideal applicant will have RICS or CIOB accreditation, strong communication skills, and a background in handling major repair projects. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000, a permanent full-time position, and numerous employee benefits.

Location : London Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU Contract : Permanent, full-time (35 hours) Salary : £60,000 DBS requirement : No DBS Required Advert closes: 25 January Interviews 3 and 4 February Role Overview The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Senior Quinquennial (QQ) Building Surveyor to join our Housing Property team. This field-based role offers a unique opportunity to oversee one of the most diverse and historically significant residential portfolios in the capital, ranging from heritage landmarks to modern urban homes. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the Diocese's quinquennial surveying and repairs programme, supporting clergy by ensuring homes are safe, compliant, well-maintained and protected for the long term. Job Summary The Senior Quinquennial Building Surveyor will deliver the Diocese's statutory quinquennial ("QQ") obligations across a large and varied residential housing portfolio. The role involves personally carrying out surveys on higher value and complex properties, overseeing external surveyors where appropriate, managing repair projects, and ensuring works are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance, balancing cost control with long term asset stewardship. Job Responsibilities Take full ownership of the Quinquennial surveying and repairs service Personally undertake quinquennial surveys, including listed and historic buildings Plan, schedule and track up to 100 surveys per year and the associated repair programmes Manage and monitor contractors, consultants and external service providers Oversee projects with budgets of up to £8m per year Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety and statutory requirements Build strong working relationships with clergy, contractors and internal colleagues Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service and communication Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. Person Specification RICS or CIOB accredited surveyor Significant experience in residential building condition surveys and major repair projects Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety in housing Experience managing multiple projects concurrently and working in occupied homes Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach Ability to travel regularly across the Diocese Experience working with listed buildings and conservation areas (desirable) Knowledge of Church of England governance and structures (desirable) Evidence of continued professional development (desirable) Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. About the London Diocesan Fund The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years here: The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion The Diocese of London 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. Safeguarding The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Benefits of working with us The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: Competitive remuneration package 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment Season ticket loans for public transport Access to Benenden Health Insurance EAP counselling through Health Assured Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles Two additional paid days for community volunteering To apply Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you're answering the application questions. For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.