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Winchester Cathedral seeks a new Member of Chapter, the cathedral governing body, with experience and expertise in environmental issues and a passion to see the church be at the forefront of living sustainably in God’s good creation.  The new non-exec member will join Chapter as the Cathedral becomes a full charity (under the new Cathedrals Measure 2021) and seeks to embed green policies and practices including achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

The new member will play a full part, as Trustee, in the strategic decisions and governance of the Cathedral in this next stage of its development.  One of the Cathedral’s six priorities for the next five years is ‘to build a greener and sustainable future’.

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 proven experience of the principles and expectations of a charity trustee, while bringing ‘green’ skills and experience to the Chapter’s work.

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 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, via info@charismarecruitment.co.uk or 01962 813300.

Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 9 September 2022
Interviews with Charisma: by w/c 12 September
Interview date, with the Charity: w/c 21 September

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.