TRUSTEE Non-Executive Member of Chapter & Lay Canon

Candidate Information Pack

May 2021 Contents 2

3 Welcome letter

4 Information for Candidates

9 Role Description

11 Person Specification

12 How to apply and timetable

13 Statements: (i) Equality (ii) Safeguarding

14 Further Information

Appendices

Change Programme slides

Visitor Experience & Enterprise

Map of the Diocese

Diocesan Strategy

Welcome letter 3

Thank you for your interest in the role of Trustee Durham Cathedral is a Christian Church of the Anglican on the Chapter (board) of Durham Cathedral. Communion, the shrine of St Cuthbert, the seat of the Bishop of Durham and a focus of pilgrimage and spirituality in Following the retirement of Canon Cathy Barnes, North East England. We inhabit a treasured sacred space set the Bishop and Chapter are looking for a person of in the natural and human landscape of the World Heritage experience, expertise and wisdom who can make a Site. significant professional contribution to the And this is the heart of our purpose: governance of the Cathedral in one or more of the following specialisms – marketing & To worship God, share the gospel of Jesus Christ, communications; tourism & visitor experience; retail welcome all who come, celebrate and pass on our rich & trading; I.T., digital & social media. Christian heritage, and discover our place in God’s creation. With deep roots in the fabric and heritage of the This is not only a special opportunity to be part of North East of England, we welcome 750,000 the Cathedral community, but a rare privilege to visitors and worshippers from all over the world, contribute to shaping and leading the future growth and share our place at the heart of the Durham and impact of Durham Cathedral by sharing the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a globally- love of God in Jesus Christ. ranked university. The Cathedral is embedded in our local community, taking part in the annual Miners’ Please take a look at our website, which I Gala and welcoming up to 20,000 school children hopes whets your appetite. If it does, I very each year. Watch how we connected with the North much look forward to hearing from you. East’s business community! Yours sincerely, In order to support the diversity of our board, we are particularly interested in women candidates who are passionate about life in the North East, and/or who come from a UK Minority Ethnic community.

Here is what we believe about our identity down the centuries and today, and how we – as the The Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett, Cathedral’s living community – understand our role Dean of Durham as its trustees:

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Diocese of Durham relationship with the Diocese of Newcastle (the The histories of both the Diocese and Cathedral of other half of the ancient See). Durham are inextricably linked with the story of the The contemporary diocese (map) includes the origins of Christianity in the North East of England metropolitan boroughs of Tyne and Wear south of and of Holy Island, Lindisfarne, where the the River Tyne (South Tyneside, Gateshead and the bishopric was created in 635. Following Viking City of Sunderland); the towns of Darlington, incursions, the See was removed from Lindisfarne Stockton-on-Tees and Hartlepool; together with the in 875 and translated to Chester-le-Street in 882, rural areas of Teesdale and Weardale, larges parts of together with the body of St Cuthbert and the which are located in the North Pennines Area of Northumbrian Treasures (including the Lindisfarne Outstanding Natural Beauty. Gospels and the Treasures of St Cuthbert). After a brief sojourn in Ripon, the See and Shrine of St The Bishop of Durham, The Rt. Revd. Paul Cuthbert found their final resting-place in Durham Butler, has led the diocese since 2014, in 995. developing a clear vision for growth within some of the most challenging communities in the Uniquely in England, the Norman kings recognised country. The key priorities of challenging poverty, the remoteness of Northumbria and its strategic caring for God’s creation, energising growth and importance in relation to Scotland, and gave engaging with children, youth and young adults, are political, military and taxation rights to the ‘Prince underpinned by innovative training in Missional Bishops’ of Durham, creating the Palatinate. These Leadership and a determination to work towards rights were finally dissolved in 1836. financial sustainability. These goals are being Today, the Diocese covers the area of historic pursued the under the diocesan vision of ‘blessing County Durham, ‘From the Tyne to the Tees, from our communities in Jesus’ name for the transformation of us all’. the Dales to the Sea’, but continues a close working

Durham Cathedral

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Durham means a Cathedral, a Castle, a City and a St Cuthbert’s Shrine is the spiritual heart of the University. In The Buildings of England: County Cathedral and an inspiration for our life as a Durham, the celebrated historian Sir Nikolaus community. Pevsner describes it as ‘one of the great architectural The tomb of the Venerable Bede, situated in the experiences of Europe’ or more recently, as the author Bill Bryson puts it, ‘the best Cathedral on Galilee Chapel, is of equal importance, commemorating the father of English History and planet earth’. The development of the medieval city ‘ ’ and the founding of the University in 1832 owe foremost European theologian, poet, scientist and everything to the increasingly powerful Benedictine biographer of his day. community of monks established on the peninsula Opened in 2016, Durham Cathedral Museum in 1083, shortly after the Norman Conquest. It was (formerly ‘Open Treasure’) is the Cathedral’s award- they who built the Cathedral as a shrine for St winning museum experience, housing many of its Cuthbert to replace the original wooden ‘White priceless treasures, including the ‘Treasures of St Church’ and later stone ‘Great Church’. Cuthbert’. Durham Cathedral is acknowledged globally for its During the COVID-19 pandemic, Durham outstanding architecture and beautiful landscape Cathedral has reached out to a global audience, live- setting, often cited as the finest Romanesque church streaming worship twice daily and establishing a in Europe. It is not surprising that the Durham new on-line community of prayer. World Heritage Site was one of the first in the UK to be inscribed by UNESCO in 1986. Operationally, as well as responding to the challenges of lockdown, the Cathedral’s senior It is not only heritage and landscape that touches so leadership has undertaken two major initiatives – many people. There are few places in England that the creation of Durham Cathedral Schools are more imbued with the spirit of the saints, in Foundation, and the Change Management Durham’s case the holy men and women of the Programme, including creating the new role of North East of England & the Scottish Borders. Director of Visitor Experience and Enterprise.

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Governance, Operations & Management Looking ahead, operations in all Church of England Cathedrals will be governed by the new Cathedrals While the Cathedral Council provides general Measure 2019, which will receive Royal Assent in oversight and advice, it is Chapter, consisting of the early summer 2021. As well as establishing a new Dean, up to five Ordained and four Lay members, governance structure under joint regulation by the which is the Cathedral s legal governing body. ’ Charity Commission for England & Wales together As the Board of Trustees, Chapter provides strategic with the Church Commissioners, the legislation leadership and direction, decision-making and creates three ‘objects’ for every cathedral in scrutiny. The College of Canons is the third element England: of Cathedral Governance, providing a vital link with the Diocese of Durham and with key ecumenical  Worship & Ministry partners.  Property, Collections & Libraries The Chapter Clerk and Chief Operating Officer is the senior member of staff at the Cathedral and is  All other ancillary activities, including responsible to Chapter for administrative support Visitor Experience & Enterprise and functionality, and for matters of statutory Durham Cathedral has made significant progress compliance across the Cathedral’s operation. during the pandemic towards restructuring our Day to day responsibility for the Cathedral’s life is workforce around these three objects, completing devolved to a number of committees, some of the first phase of a Job Evaluation Scheme and which are required by the Cathedral statutes or by establishing an Executive Leadership Team, which national legislation. Some are statutory includes the Chief and Assistant Chief Officers, as independent bodies, such as the Fabric Advisory well as the executive members of Chapter. Committee that has a planning role in relation to The second phase of the Job Evaluation Scheme the Cathedral, and the Investment Committee that and a managers’ group for other Heads of oversees financial and investment strategy. Department and team managers is planned for 2021-2022.

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Cathedral Values Our Values run through everything that we do. They govern our behaviour and guide us in recognising how we fulfil our vocation as a Cathedral. Our Values highlight the necessity of working in ways that are motivated by wisdom, responsibility, ethics, and above all, the Christian faith which it is our purpose to proclaim and live out. They reflect the qualities we believe are essential to our life and work as a 21st-century cathedral. In all things, we are inspired, motivated and challenged by the Christian faith and the values of the Gospel. SPIRITUALITY We recognise and respond to God’s presence in our world and among us, practising a reflective approach to what we do. RESPECT We recognise the image of God in all human beings, honour their dignity and treat them with courtesy. JUSTICE We deal fairly in our personal and collective behaviours, work to the highest ethical standards, and are honest in our speech and behaviour. We think, speak and act with integrity, are professional in our conduct, and are publicly accountable for our actions. COLLABORATION We are a community founded on trust that prizes team working and builds partnerships that contribute to the common good. SUSTAINABILITY We are business-like in our corporate life and prudent in our stewardship of resources. We pursue the sustainability of our operations and. WELCOME We are welcoming and hospitable to all. We show Christian love and care to our guests and who need our help. ASPIRATION We are an outward-facing Cathedral that reaches for the future with energy and courage, and reaches out to our communities in the hope of personal and social transformation.

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Change Programme 2020-21

Durham Cathedral is a value-driven, outward- facing, Christian organisation which seeks to serve the needs of our community whilst supporting its transformation and resilience.

Our temporary closure due to Covid-19 gave us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the welcome we offer visitors and how we engage with them during their time with us. We’re proud of what we have achieved to date, but recognise there is more to be done in terms of inclusivity, access, and opportunities for participation.

The Cathedral is currently undertaking a change management programme to develop a strategy informed by our faith with people at its heart, and creates meaningful experiences across all our operations. We aim to transform and reimagine the way we work to ensure that all our visitor engagement is shaped by our Christian heritage and the community we serve. We hope to inspire, challenge, delight, and most importantly, involve them.

Our vision for change is to:

1. Organise ourselves around the three strategic objects of the new Cathedrals Measure 2. Restructure our largest financial risks 3. Work with increased collaboration, transparency and empathy 4. Do less, better 5. Invest in understanding our audiences and put them at the core of our mission 6. Be an agile and fit-for-purpose Senior Team 7. Welcome all people as pilgrims (Change Programme slides)

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Trustee: Non-Executive Member of Chapter 1. Governance and Lay Canon First and foremost, members of Chapter play a vital The Bishop of Durham, advised by the Chapter of and strategic role as charity Trustees in maintaining Durham Cathedral, is seeking to appoint a Member the Christian vision and mission of the Cathedral, of Chapter and Lay Canon with experience, as well as its corporate governance. Chapter’s expertise and wisdom who can make a significant current responsibilities are set out in the Constitution and Statutes of May 2015. As a professional contribution to the governance of the Cathedral. ‘Trustee’ this means a commitment to collective decision-making and corporate values, over and The appointment is for a 3-year term, renewable for above your particular areas of responsibility. a further 3 years. In accordance with the Equality As a framework for governance, the Charity Act 2010, this role carries an occupational Commission provides guidance (CC3 – The requirement to be a practicing Christian. Essential Trustee) which can be summarised as: As a member of Chapter and Lay Canon, you will • Ensure that Chapter is fulfilling its core purpose carry out your duties in support of the mission of • Comply with the Cathedral statutes and Durham Cathedral which include: relevant legislation Non-Executive Trustee responsibility for the • • Act in the Cathedral’s best interests governance and strategic direction of the Cathedral • Manage our resources responsibly • Act with reasonable care and skill • Expertise in one or more of the following specialisms – marketing & communications; • Ensure that Chapter is accountable tourism & visitor experience; retail & trading; I.T., • Reduce the risk of liability digital & social media. • Involvement as a Lay Canon in the worshipping and ceremonial life of the Cathedral

Role Description 10

In practice, this requires attendance at monthly (half- day) Chapter meetings and informal meetings with senior colleagues 3-4 times a year to discuss wider strategy.

2. Expertise •

In March 2021, Chapter completed a skills audit and identified the following areas of expertise from which it would benefit as the board of Trustees. All of these skills would be directed towards 3. Canon-in-Residence duties & Liturgical Life embedding and supporting the new Visitor Experience and Enterprise structure, together with a fresh Digital and Marketing strategy:  Marketing & Communications  Tourism & Visitor Experience  Retail & Trading  I.T., Digital & Social Media

Beyond your governance role as a Member of Chapter, there are opportunities to contribute to committee and working groups bringing your own skills and expertise to bear: • Investment Committee (termly) which oversees 3. Lay Canon the Cathedral’s investment portfolio of equities and property. As a Lay Canon you will be involved in the • Audit & Risk Committee (termly) which shares worshipping and ceremonial life of the Cathedral, and with the Cathedral Council responsibility for the formally become part of the College of Canons. You close scrutiny of the Annual Report & Accounts, would be warmly welcome at many of our key and can be consulted on matters of financial, occasions during the year - St Cuthbert’s Day, St Bede ethical or risk management. service, Founders & Benefactors, and Installations of new members of the Cathedral Foundation. • Durham Cathedral School Foundation (termly), which educates the Cathedral Choristers, All members of Chapter are appointed by the Bishop has 5 members appointed by Chapter. of Durham and are required by the Constitution to be ‘communicant’, that is, “has received Communion according • As a member of Chapter, you may also attend the to the Church of England or of a church in communion termly meeting of the Fabric Advisory Committee, therewith at least three times within the preceding twelve and are eligible for appointment or election to other months”. Churches in communion with the Church of Cathedral committees or external bodies, such as England can be found here. the Association of English Cathedrals. Chapter meetings begin with prayer and include celebrating the Eucharist at the Shrine of St Cuthbert. On occasion, you will be invited to read Scripture, or to give a welcome at events and concerts on behalf of the Cathedral Foundation.

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To be considered for the role of Member of Chapter and Lay Canon you will need to (v) Have worked collaboratively with a Board demonstrate that you: of Trustees or Governing Body, collectively and individually (E) (i) Are ‘communicant’, that is, “has received Communion according to the Church of England or (vi) Have exercised a significant leadership role of a church in communion therewith at least three in the Church, whether in a parish, diocese times within the preceding twelve months”. or cathedral, or in some other capacity (D) Churches in communion with the Church (vii) Are willing to be held accountable and to of England can be found here. (E) hold others to account; and regard team- (ii) Are a person of faith and attentive to your working as the norm (E) own spiritual life (E) (viii)Are excited about the potential for Cathedrals (iii) Are committed to living out the Five in mission, value the ethos of cathedral liturgy Guiding Principles, that is, all orders of and endorse the quest for excellence in every ministry being open equally to all, without aspect of the ministry of the Cathedral (D) reference to gender (E) (ix) Are able to commit the equivalent of up to (iv) Hold a professional qualification, or 0.5 day/ week in a voluntary capacity. (E) evidence of significant senior level (E) = essential experience, in one or more of the following specialisms: marketing & communications; (D)= desirable tourism & visitor experience; retail & trading; I.T., digital & social media (E)

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Durham Cathedral is committed to the principles and processes of Safer Recruitment. Your personal information will be processed in accordance with GDPR. In order to apply, please send an up-to-date CV together with a letter of application demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification, and explaining how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is 28 May 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a selection event that will take place at the Cathedral on 3 or 4 June 2021. Should you wish to have a confidential discussion about this role, please Eva West ([email protected] ), who will arrange for you to speak with the Dean. We will, of course, respect the privacy of any conversations or expression of interest regarding this post, whether formal or informal.

Statements: 13

(i) Equality 'The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church Durham Cathedral recognises that discrimination and activities is the responsibility of the whole victimisation are unacceptable and that it is in the Church. Everyone who participates in the life of interests of the Cathedral and its employees to utilise the Church has a role to play in promoting a the skills of the total workforce. It is the aim of Safer Church for all.’ Durham Cathedral to ensure that no employee or job • safeguarding, caring for and nurturing children and applicant to the Cathedral receives less favourable young people in the Cathedral and community. treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/ • safeguarding and caring for vulnerable adults in the gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, Cathedral and community. pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or informing those involved with children and sexual orientation (defined as the protected • vulnerable adults in our church of the behaviour characteristics in the Equality Act 2010). expected of them. (ii) Safeguarding • explaining the procedure for background checks of Durham Cathedral fully endorses the Church of those involved with children and vulnerable adults in England’s safeguarding policy statement; Promoting a the Cathedral. Safer Church which states that:

• protecting adult members of the church from malicious or false accusations of abuse.

Further Information 14

Further information is available on our website: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk

About us: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/about-us

Our Purpose, Vision and Values: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/purpose-vision-values

Our Governance: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/governance-durham-cathedral

Our Reports, Plans & Goals: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/reports-plans-goals

Other useful information:

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