Leadership

The Bishop of Ely is the senior spiritual leader of the Diocese of Ely, providing oversight, guidance, and pastoral support to clergy, parishes, and church communities across Cambridgeshire, West Norfolk, and parts of Peterborough. As a key figure in the Church of England, the Bishop contributes to national church leadership, and works in partnership with civic, educational, and ecumenical bodies to promote the mission of the Church in public life.

The Bishop of Huntingdon is the suffragan bishop for the Diocese of Ely, which comprises Cambridgeshire, the western quarter of Norfolk, south Peterborough, and some adjacent parishes. The Bishop of Huntingdon is also the sponsoring Bishop for the Diocese, meaning they have particular responsibility for ordinands and curates, and also oversees our Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers).

Archdeacons, as the senior Bishop's Officers, have responsibility for the care of the clergy and church communities within their Archdeaconry The Cambridge Archdeaconry encompasses the deaneries of; Bourn, Cambridge North, Cambridge South, Fordham and Quy, Granta, North Stowe and Shingay.

The Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech looks after the whole of Huntingdonshire, southern Peterborough, north east Cambridgeshire and west Norfolk which includes the deaneries of; Ely, Fincham and Feltwell, Huntingdon, March, St Ives, St Neots, Wisbech Lynn Marshland and Yaxley.

The Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the key lay leader within the Diocese of Ely, accountable for the governance, finance, and strategic operations of the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance. The role also orchestrates the smooth co-operation of the many independent legal entities that make up Ely Diocese and promotes effective governance.

The Bishop of Ely has a Senior Staff team that meet weekly to discuss matters arising within the Diocese of Ely. This Team is chosen by the Bishop and comprises members from across the Diocese.