Trustee Wanted

Birmingham Cathedral is seeking a new non-executive Chapter member (trustee) to help shape the future of one of the city's most significant spiritual, civic and heritage institutions. This is an opportunity to contribute strategic leadership, governance and oversight while helping ensure the cathedral remains a place of worship, welcome, community engagement and public service for future generations.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Finance
• Audit
• Property and heritage
• Fundraising
• HR
• Organisational development
• Governance

Previous trustee experience is not required. Birmingham Cathedral has been a centre of Christian worship and witness for more than 300 years and is the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham. Home to the internationally significant Burne-Jones windows, the cathedral combines daily worship, musical excellence, civic engagement and community outreach with a commitment to hospitality, inclusion and service.

As a member of Chapter, you will help provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight for Birmingham Cathedral, working alongside the Dean. Responsibilities include:

• Performing the requirements of Charity Trustees for the purposes of the Charities Act 2011.
• Ensuring the preparation and approval of an annual report and accounts for audit and subsequent approval.
• Attending Chapter meetings, held a minimum of six times a year for approximately three hours on a weekday afternoon, including one all-day away-day (all held in Birmingham City Centre).
• Attending civic and community events.

We welcome applications from individuals who bring expertise in one or more of these fields:

• Strategic finance, financial management or stewardship
• Audit, assurance or internal controls
• Property and heritage asset management
• Fundraising and income generation

Experience in arts and heritage, community engagement or social justice initiatives, digital communications, investment planning, partnership-building across sectors and urban mission and inclusion would also be welcome.

Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, the Christian mission, values and ministry of Birmingham Cathedral is essential. Eligibility to serve as a charity trustee is required. Commitment to safeguarding excellence, including completing safeguarding training and contributing to a safe, healthy and positive cathedral culture is necessary.

Additional requirements include:

• Ability to think strategically and long-term, exercise sound judgement, and contribute to complex organisational governance.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the responsibilities of a charity trustee, including accountability, confidentiality and collective decision-making.
• Willingness to undertake trustee development and continue learning in support of effective governance.
• Ability to commit the time and energy required for the role, including meetings, preparation and training.
• Local knowledge or community context.

Training and support will be provided. Previous trustee experience is not required. We welcome first-time trustees and will provide induction, training and ongoing support.

Birmingham Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those under 18 and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To express interest, please review the detailed recruitment pack attached to this advert or available on Birmingham Cathedral's website. Join us in helping shape the future of Birmingham Cathedral as a place of prayer, welcome, heritage, civic engagement and service to the city.

We are committed to building a Chapter that reflects the diversity of Birmingham and particularly encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds, younger professionals, women, disabled people and others whose perspectives are currently underrepresented in charity governance.

We kindly ask no contact from recruitment agencies please.