Job Description
Chair Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England Voluntary (non-remunerated, but expenses paid) London The Archbishops of Canterbury and York in consultation with the Secretary of State for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport wish to appoint a new Chair of the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England to succeed Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE, who will be standing down at the end of April 2027. This voluntary role (non-remunerated, but expenses paid) is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in guiding the conservation, development and sustainability of the cathedrals of the Church of England. The Cathedrals Fabric Commission is an independent statutory body with a range of decision-making and advisory responsibilities relating to proposed changes to cathedral buildings, their contents, archaeology and settings. The Commission meets seven times a year, typically in London. Some additional travelling for site visits and occasional events is also required. The Commission has 24 members and three participant observers. The role requires highly developed communication skills; experience of chairing at a senior level; and excellent analytical skills, combining the ability to look at detail but also to take a wider strategic view. The Chair need not be expert in architectural history or practical conservation but should have a deep understanding of the development and use of cathedral buildings. The Chair must be a lay person; it is not a requirement that they be a Christian, but they must have a sympathetic understanding of the mission of the Church of England. For more information about the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England and the Chair opportunity, please view the dedicated microsite by clicking on the link here. To apply, please upload a CV and a supporting statement via the Prospectus website. Deadline for applications: Monday 26th October 2026