nclusive Boards is delighted to be supporting Canterbury Cathedral to appoint a Non-Executive Member of Chapter and Lay Canon with expertise in Safeguarding.
About Canterbury Cathedral
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.
Chapter is the body corporate of Canterbury Cathedral. Its members have the general control and management of the administration of the Cathedral. 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.
About the Role of Member of Chapter and Lay Canon
Chapter members play a vital and strategic role in maintaining the Christian vision and mission of the Cathedral, as well as its corporate governance.
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. An “actual communicant member” of the Church of England is legally defined as a baptized person who is confirmed (or ready to be confirmed) and has received Holy Communion at least three times in the preceding twelve months.
Person Specification
In this recruitment campaign we are seeking to appoint one member of Chapter and Lay Canon. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have a safeguarding background, with knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and practice that encompasses both adults and children.
We are also seeking candidates who:
- Are committed to the Cathedral’s Christian vision, mission and ministry.
- Are able to reflect the ethos set out in the Nolan Principles within our charitable context.
- Show demonstrable strategic leadership and management skills and able to provide effective strategic guidance.
- Have strong intellectual and analytical skills with a broad based and long term view of strategic and organisational goals.
- Possess the highest levels of trust and integrity.
- Have the ability to gain the trust, respect and support of fellow members of Chapter and the wider Cathedral community.
- Are able to show empathy in dealing with others and to engage diplomatically and with authority in dialogue and debate on critical issues.
- Are able to voice concerns appropriately in a frank but professional manner and to deal with conflict constructively.
- Have knowledge of principles and processes in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of relating well to diverse stakeholder groups.
Canterbury Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Please visit Inclusive Boards' website for more information and to apply.
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The autumn term will run from 13/09/26 to 20/12/26.
What will you be doing?
- Applying the concepts learned through trauma-informed and emergency education training.
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- Creating a supportive, positive learning environment.
- Tailoring methods to individual learner needs.
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Filling in a weekly check-in form to track attendance and student progress.
What are we looking for?
- Tutoring Experience, or
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What difference will you make?
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Our mission is to provide free and personalised language instruction to Palestinian students.
