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See our current vacancies below.
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Voluntary role
Safeguarding Committee Member
We are seeking volunteers to become members of our new Safeguarding Committee.
Canterbury Cathedral’s Safeguarding Committee holds a key role in monitoring and scrutinising the work of our Safeguarding Working Group to advise Chapter on their safeguarding obligations and strategy. The Committee is also central to the work of safeguarding at the Cathedral by offering external and lived experience to ensure that victims and survivors are at the heart of all we do.
This new committee is being formed to strengthen our safeguarding and to bring more external wisdom into our community.
Voluntary role
Audit and Risk Committee Member
We are seeking volunteers to become members of our Audit and Risk Committee.
The Audit and Risk Committee provides independent oversight of the Cathedral’s systems of internal control, risk management, and financial reporting. They support the Chapter in discharging its responsibilities as a registered charity and steward of public trust, overseeing external and internal audit functions, and the mitigation of financial, reputational, operational and safeguarding risks.
This is meaningful work in a truly unique setting, and we are seeking committee members who combine professional expertise with a collaborative spirit and a commitment to the Cathedral’s evolving mission. We value diverse perspectives and a forward-looking approach, ensuring our governance continues to be as enduring and inspiring as the building itself.
The closing date for applications is 12 September 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a selection event at Canterbury Cathedral during September with a view to appointment from beginning of October.
Voluntary role
Finance Committee Member
We are seeking volunteers to become members of our Finance Committee.
Central to our vision is a commitment to financial sustainability. As the Cathedral continues to serve as a place of worship, sanctuary, and cultural significance, it recognises the importance of robust financial planning and governance. Ensuring long-term financial health through diversified income streams, responsible stewardship, and transparent reporting is essential to supporting its mission and safeguarding its future.
The Finance Committee plays a vital role in supporting this strategic direction. Its key responsibilities include regular reviews of investments, oversight of capital projects, and management of investment properties—ensuring that financial stewardship remains aligned with the Cathedral’s long-term vision and values. In addition, the Committee monitors financial performance and advises the Chapter on financial obligations and strategic planning.
The closing date for applications is 12 September 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a selection event at Canterbury Cathedral during September with a view to appointment from beginning of October.
Highlighted vacancy
Organ Scholar
Canterbury Cathedral is offering an Organ Scholarship role for the academic year 2026/2027.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an outstanding early-career musician to contribute to the Cathedral’s mission and ministry, and to become part of the musical life of Canterbury Cathedral.
The Organ Scholar will play at a range of Cathedral services, frequently accompanying the Choir. The position comes with a competitive salary, free accommodation within the Cathedral Precincts and free organ tuition.
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FAQs
What happens after I have applied?
All potential candidates are required to follow our application processes as stated in the vacancy description. This may involve submitting a CV and cover letter directly via email, or applying via our online recruitment system.
Unless stated otherwise, all applications must be received by midnight on the closing date, we are unable to accept applications submitted after this time. Applications will then be considered with respect to the criteria outlined for the post in the Job Description, this outlines the skills, knowledge, qualifications and any additional attributes required for the role. Candidates are considered based on the information they have supplied in their application, it is therefore important to provide clear evidence and examples demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the post.
The Interview Process
Having applied for a post at the Cathedral, you may be shortlisted and offered an interview.
If you are selected for interview, we will give you as much notice as possible. All our interviews are conducted by a panel of two people or more. Depending on the post you have applied for, you may be asked to deliver a presentation or participate in a work-related test. Your interview letter will give you any relevant details.
After the interview you will be contacted as soon as possible to inform you whether or not you have been successful.
It is our practice to advise all applicants of the outcome of their application at all stages in the process.
Job Offers
We hope you are successful at interview. A job offer will be made to you giving you all the detail you will need about working with us.
We are required by law to ensure all staff have the right to work in the United Kingdom and if you are offered a post, we will ask you to bring proof of your ID such as a passport or birth certificate. Some of our vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service and a medical check. The job description will detail if this is a requirement and details will be sent to you when a job offer is made. We are really proud of our reputation as a great place to work and we hope you will be keen to join our team.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the HR department:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1227 865218
Regrettably, we are not able to accept speculative applications but please do keep an eye on these pages for a vacancy of interest.
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