Inclusive Boards are delighted to be working with Canturbury Cathedral in their search for a new Non Executive Member of Chapter and Lay Canon. Founded by St Augustine in 597 AD, Canterbury Cathedral is a unique place of worship, a major pilgrimage destination, a masterpiece of art and architecture, and one of the UK's most-visited historic sites. Often referred to as ‘England in stone', the Cathedral has been at the centre of momentous events and upheavals. It is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and resting place of royalty and saints. Canterbury Cathedral became a full charity in February 2024 (under the Cathedrals Measure 2021) and as well as being regulated by the Church Commissioners, will also be regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. As part of this new governance structure, the Archbishop of Canterbury together with the Cathedral Chapter are looking for a person of experience and expertise who can make a significant contribution to the governance of the Cathedral. Being a member of Chapter is equivalent to being a charity trustee and puts you at the heart of our team of nearly 600 volunteers, staff, and clergy as well as our worshipping congregations: local, regional, and international. As a member of Chapter you will have the opportunity to contribute to the long-term vision, strategy, and sustainability not only of one of the truly great buildings of our nation, but also to a centre of Christian spirituality, worship, and heritage spanning over a thousand years. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with marketing and communications acumen and experience, particularly in the area of visitor development and promotion. All Chapter members must either be an actual communicant (within the meaning given in Rule 83(2) of the Church of England’s Church Representation Rules) or a communicant member of a Church which is not in communion with the Church of England but subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. To learn more, please download the candidate information pack using the links on this page. To apply please supply the following by 11.59pm on 30/03/2025: A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements. A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role for which you’re applying and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the cover letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed. Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent To find out more, request support when applying, or have an informal confidential discussion before applying, please get in touch with one of our consultants by emailing canterburyinclusiveboards.co.uk