Full time | Closing date: 28 April 2023
Role Description
The Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean is an appointment made by the Bishop of Portsmouth, in close consultation with the Dean of Portsmouth and the Cathedral Chapter. The successful candidate will report to the Dean, and is responsible to the Chapter.
The purpose of the role is to play a full part in Chapter’s responsibility for the governance and strategy of the Cathedral under the 2021 Cathedrals Measure, and in delivering the Cathedral’s Vision and Strategy (https://www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk/vision).
The 2021 Measure defines the ‘ecclesiastical purpose’ of the Cathedral as ‘the seat of the bishop and a centre of worship and mission’ and ‘providing a focus for the life and work of the diocese’. Within that overarching purpose, the role includes membership of both Chapter and the Senior Management Team, and carries particular executive responsibility for learning and discipleship, volunteers, community engagement, safeguarding, artistic installations and exhibitions, as well as playing a full part in the liturgical, evangelistic and pastoral life of the Cathedral.
Application process and Interview
Applications should be made through Church of England’s Pathways and include a general statement setting out what attracts you to post and what you believe you would particularly bring to the Cathedral’s mission and ministry.
Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 28 April 2023.
Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.
Interviews will be held on Monday 22 May 2023.
Interviews will be held in person at Portsmouth Cathedral, and candidates should be prepared to arrive in Portsmouth on the afternoon of Sunday 21 May. Reasonable travel expenses and overnight accommodation will be reimbursed.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
The Very Revd Dr Anthony Cane
Dean of Portsmouth
anthony.cane@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk
For any questions regarding the application process please contact:
Liz Snowball
Dean’s EA and Cathedral Office Manager
liz.snowball@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk
For further information and full details of the role and responsibilities please find downloads including application pack, application form, and recruitment monitoring forms below…