Winchester Cathedral seeks two new Members of Chapter, the Cathedral governing body, with experience and skills in legal matters and charity law, best practice in governance, experience in estates, events management or the cultural sector. The new non-exec members will join Chapter as the Cathedral becomes a full charity (under the new Cathedrals Measure 2022).
The new members will play a full part, as Trustees, in the strategic decisions and governance of the Cathedral in this next stage of its development.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate Christian commitment, a desire to contribute to the Cathedral community, and an understanding of the purpose of the Cathedral in the diocese and wider world. They should have a passion to see the church at the forefront of contributing to the wider community. They should have proven experience of the principles and expectations of a charity trustee, while bringing particular skills and experience to the Chapter’s work.
The Cathedral is committed to growing in diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect this in Chapter. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This unremunerated role is open to all who meet the essential criteria. This appointment will initially be for 3 years, renewable for 3 years by mutual agreement. For more information please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.
Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 21 April 2023
Interviews with Charisma: by 25 April 2023
Interview date with the Cathedral: w/c 4 May 2023
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.