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MEMBER OF (Finance) & LAY Candidate Information Pack

November 2018

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

15 Map of the Diocese

Appendices 16 Appendix 1: Diocese of - Plan on a Page 2018 17 Appendix 2: Durham Governance Structure 18 Appendix 3: Strategic Plan 2018-2020 20 Appendix 4: The Cathedral Constitution Duties of Chapter

Welcome letter 3

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Member We inhabit a treasured sacred space set in the of Chapter and Lay Canon at Durham Cathedral. natural and human landscape of the World The and Chapter are embarking on the next Heritage Site. stage of our development and are looking for a And this is the heart of our purpose: person of experience, expertise and wisdom who can make a significant contribution to the To worship God, share the gospel of Jesus governance of the Cathedral, especially in the field Christ, welcome all who come, celebrate and of finance. pass on our rich Christian heritage, and discover our place in God’s creation. Being a member of Chapter is equivalent to a charity trustee and puts you at the heart of our This is a special opportunity to be part of the team of nearly one thousand clergy, staff, Cathedral community and a rare privilege to be able volunteers and business partners. You will have to contribute to shaping and leading the future the opportunity to contribute to the long-term growth and impact of Durham Cathedral by sharing vision, strategy and sustainability not only of one of the love of God in Jesus Christ. We invite you to the truly great buildings of Europe, but also a explore the treasures of Durham Cathedral, and we centre of christian spirituality of global significance. hope that you will be captivated by this holy and Set high on a rocky promontory next to the Castle beautiful place and what it stands for. with the medieval city below and the Please take a look at our website which I hope sweeping round, Durham Cathedral is part of the whets your appetite. If it does, I very much Durham UNESCO World Heritage Site. look forward to hearing from you. Here is what we believe about our identity Yours sincerely, down the centuries and today, and how we – as the Cathedral’s living community – understand our role as its guardians: Durham Cathedral is a Christian Church of the Anglican Communion, the shrine of St , the seat of the The Very Reverend , and a focus of pilgrimage and spirituality in of Durham North East .

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Diocese of Durham The histories of both the Diocese and Cathedral of relationship with the (the Durham are inextricably linked with the story of the other half of the ancient See). The contemporary origins of Christianity in the North East of England diocese (map) includes the metropolitan boroughs of and of Holy Island, , where the south of the (South bishopric was created in 635. Following Viking Tyneside, and the City of ); incursions, the See was removed from Lindisfarne the towns of , Stockton-on-Tees and in 875 and translated to Chester-le-Street in 882, ; together with the rural areas of together with the body of St Cuthbert and the and , larges parts of which are located in the Northumbrian Anglo-Saxon treasures (including the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural and the Treasures of St Beauty. Cuthbert). After a brief sojourn in Ripon, the See The Bishop of Durham, The Rt Revd , and Shrine of St Cuthbert found their has led the diocese since 2014, developing a clear final resting-place in Durham in 995. vision for growth within some of the most challenging communities in the country. The key Uniquely in England, the Norman kings recognised priorities of growing churches, of ministry among the remoteness of and its strategic children & young people, and of addressing poverty importance in relation to Scotland, and gave issues, are underpinned by innovative training in political, military and taxation rights to the ‘Prince Missional Leadership and a determination to work ’ of Durham, creating the Palatinate. These towards financial sustainability. These priorities are rights were finally dissolved in 1836. set out on the ‘Plan on a page 2018’ (Appendix 1) Today, the Diocese covers the area of historic under the diocesan vision of ‘blessing our , ‘From the Tyne to the Tees, from communities in Jesus’ name for the transformation of the Dales to the Sea’, but continues a close working us all’.

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Durham Cathedral Durham means a Cathedral, a Castle, a City and a The tomb of the Venerable , situated in the Galilee University. In The Buildings of England: County Durham, Chapel, is of equal importance, commemorating ‘the the celebrated historian Sir father of English History’ and foremost European describes it as ‘one of the great architectural theologian, poet, scientist and biographer of his day. experiences of Europe’ or more recently, as the renowned author puts it, ‘the best As a Cathedral for the world of today, we are building Cathedral on planet earth’. The development of the upon major development projects, designed to medieval city and the founding of the University in enhance the quality of our welcome. ‘Open Treasure’, a 1832 owe everything to the increasingly powerful world-class exhibition experience revealing the story Benedictine community of monks established on the of Durham Cathedral, with interactive exhibits for peninsula in 1083, shortly after the Norman Conquest. visitors of all ages and a rolling exhibition programme, It was they who built the Cathedral as a shrine for St seeks to do justice to the Cathedral’s incomparable Cuthbert to replace the original ‘White Church’ and collections of manuscripts, books, and historic later ‘Great Church’ of the Anglo-Saxon monks. artefacts, including three copies of the . Durham Cathedral is acknowledged globally for its The Chorister School has been established at outstanding and beautiful landscape Durham Cathedral for over 600 years. Set in the setting, often cited as the finest Romanesque church in magnificence of The College, it provides the Europe. It is not surprising that the Durham World security and intimacy of a school small enough for Heritage Site was one of the first in the UK to be every child and family to be known and cared about. inscribed by UNESCO in 1986. It is served by a committed, skilled and qualified professional staff and strives to be a centre of It is not only heritage and landscape that touches so excellence across the curriculum with a particular many people. There are few places in England that are specialty in music. The school is a coeducational more imbued with the spirit of the , in Durham’s day and boarding school with children from 3-13 case the holy men and women of the Anglo-Saxon years. The school was rated Excellent in the most North. St Cuthbert’s Shrine is the spiritual heart of the recent ISI inspection in January 2017. Cathedral and an inspiration for our life as a community.

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Cathedral Governance It is anticipated that a third full-time residentiary canon (‘Canon ’) will be appointed in due course. While the Cathedral Council provides general oversight and advice, it is Chapter, consisting of the Day to day responsibility for the Cathedral’s life is Dean, up to five ordained and four lay members, devolved to a number of committees, some of which which is legally the Cathedral’s governing body. are required by the Cathedral statutes or by national Similar to a Board of Trustees, Chapter provides legislation (The Measure 1999). Some are strategic leadership and direction, decision-making statutory independent bodies, such as the Fabric and scrutiny. The College of Canons is the third Advisory Committee that has a planning role in element of Cathedral governance, providing a vital relation to the Cathedral, and the Finance Committee link with the and with key that oversees financial and investment strategy. ecumenical partners. The Chapter Clerk and Chief Operating Officer is the The Dean, who is appointed by the Crown, is the head senior member of staff at the Cathedral and is of the Cathedral Foundation and chairman of Chapter, responsible to Chapter for administrative support and and on its behalf directs the life and mission of the functionality, and for matters of statutory compliance Cathedral as well as being its public face in the wider across the Cathedral’s operation. The Dean, community of the city, diocese and region. Commissioners’ Canons and Chapter Clerk meet weekly to progress operational matters (D4). The other members of Chapter are appointed by the The Cathedral’s governance structure is set out in Bishop: of the five ordained canons, two Appendix 2. (‘Commissioners Canons’) hold full-time responsibilities at the Cathedral, while the remaining The Cathedrals’ Working Group (appointed by the three are diocesan (0.25) or university (0.2) Archbishops) has reviewed the governance and appointments. Currently three lay members of operations of all Cathedrals, and reported to the Chapter, also appointed Lay Canons by the Bishop, Archbishops’ Council in June 2018. It is likely that carry full governance responsibility including finance, significant changes will be recommended, though this HR and risk. will be subject to synodical process. Many of the proposals are already embedded in current working In the mid-term (2018-2020), changes in the diocesan practices and the Cathedral is working towards structure (primarily, the suspension of the Archdeacon creating a senior executive team, giving a clear of Durham post) will drive a reorganisation of the separation from Chapter’s role in governance. residentiary (ordained) canon posts at the Cathedral.

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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. Our Values are: 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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Strategic Plan 2018-2020 The Cathedral has not only a rich and breath-taking past, but also an exciting future. Following a year- long process of collaboration between Chapter and Heads of Department, as well as consultation with key partners, we have recently published a Strategic Plan for 2018-2020. The vision for the next chapter of the Cathedral’s life is: Following the example of Saints Cuthbert and Bede, we share our faith and heritage globally and empower people to transform the communities in which we live and serve. To help us to make progress towards this long-term vision, we have agreed a number of strategic goals in the coming three years: 1. ENRICH: To draw more people into enriching and imaginative encounters with the Cathedral and the Christian faith. 2. CONSERVE: To care for, develop, and improve access to our buildings, collections and environment. 3. PROMOTE: Through our work, and in partnership with others, to promote excellence in the North East and be a force for good in our region. 4. TRANSFORM: To put the development of people at the heart of everything we do so as to transform our communities. 5. SUSTAIN: To achieve greater financial sustainability. Each of these goals is designed to be cross- departmental and is further detailed in objectives you will find in the full plan (Appendix 3).

Role Description 9

Member of Chapter and Lay Canon 1. Governance The Bishop of Durham, advised by the Chapter of First and foremost, members of Chapter play a vital Durham Cathedral, is seeking to appoint a Member and strategic role in maintaining the Christian vision of Chapter and Lay Canon with experience, and mission of the Cathedral, as well as its expertise and wisdom who can make a significant corporate governance. Chapter’s responsibilities are contribution to the governance of the Cathedral, set out in the Constitution and Statutes of May 2015. especially in the field of finance. As a ‘Trustee’ this means a commitment to collective decision-making and corporate values, over and above As a member of Chapter and Lay Canon, you will your particular areas of responsibility. carry out your duties in support of the mission of Durham Cathedral which include: As a framework for governance, the Charity Commission provides guidance (CC3 – The Essential • Trustee responsibility for the governance Tr ustee) which can be summarised as: and strategic direction of the Cathedral • Ensure that Chapter is fulfilling its core purpose • Expertise in financial accountability, • Comply with the Cathedral statutes and management and sustainability relevant legislation • Act in the Cathedral’s best interests • Involvement as a Lay Canon in the worshipping

and ceremonial life of the Cathedral • Manage our resources responsibly • Act with reasonable care and skill After a period of induction, it is anticipated that the • Ensure that Chapter is accountable person appointed will become the Canon Treasurer • Reduce the risk of liability in the autumn of 2019.

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In practice, this entails attendance at monthly (half- day) Chapter meetings, informal meetings with senior colleagues 3-4 times a year to discuss wider strategy, and an annual 48-hour residential conference.

2. Expertise •

The Cathedral has in place a financial sustainability plan which includes three core elements:

 Increased income from Cathedral operations including the encouraged donations scheme, 3. Canon-in-Residence duties & Liturgical Life shop & restaurant, Open Treasure, group visits and events  Foundation 2020 fabric endowment fund aims to build a £10m fund by 2020 to assist in the essential maintenance of the Cathedral fabric  Growing and sustaining The Chorister School to continue the 600-year old tradition of Choristers at the Cathedral.

Beyond your governance role as a Member of Chapter, you will contribute to committee and working groups through your financial expertise including: • Resources Committee (monthly) which is the principle vehicle of financial and resource scrutiny, as well as liaison with the Chief 3. Lay Canon Operating Officer and Director of Finance As a Lay Canon you will be involved in the • Investment Committee (termly) which oversees worshipping and ceremonial life of the Cathedral, and the Cathedral’s investment portfolio of equities formally become part of the College of Canons. and property All members of Chapter are appointed by the Bishop • Audit Committee (termly) which shares with the of Durham, in consultation with the Dean and other Cathedral Council responsibility for the close members of the Chapter, and are required by the scrutiny of the Annual Report & Accounts, and Constitution to be ‘communicant’, that is, “has received can be consulted on matters of financial, ethical Communion according to the or of a church or reputational risk in communion therewith at least three times within the preceding • Chorister School governing body (termly) of which twelve months”. Churches in communion with the Chapter members are by statute ex officio Church of England can be found here. • As a member of Chapter, you may also attend the Chapter meetings begin with prayer and include termly meeting of the Fabric Advisory Committee, celebrating the Eucharist at the Shrine of St and are eligible for appointment or election to other Cuthbert. On occasion, you will be invited to read Cathedral committees or external bodies, such as Scripture, or to give a welcome at events and the Association of English Cathedrals. concerts on behalf of the Cathedral Foundation.

Person Specification 11

To be considered for the role of Member of (v) Have worked collaboratively with a Board Chapter and Lay Canon you will need to of Trustees or Governing Body, demonstrate that you: collectively and individually (E) (i) Are ‘communicant’, that is, “has received (vi) Have exercised a significant leadership role Communion according to the Church of England or in the Church, whether in a parish, diocese of a church in communion therewith at least three or cathedral, or in some other capacity (D) times within the preceding twelve months”.

Churches in communion with the Church of (vii) Are willing to be held accountable and to England can be found here. (E) hold others to account; and regard team- working as the norm (E) (ii) Are a person of faith and attentive to your

own spiritual life (E) (viii)Are excited about the potential for Cathedrals in mission, value the ethos of cathedral liturgy (iii) Are committed to living out the Five and endorse the quest for excellence in every Guiding Principles, that is, all orders of aspect of the ministry of the Cathedral (D) ministry being open equally to all, without

reference to gender (E) (ix) Are able to commit up to 1 day/ week in a voluntary capacity (E) (iv) Hold a professional qualification in accounting, finance or management, with (E) = essential supporting evidence of commercial or (D)= desirable charitable experience at Board level (E)

How to apply and timetable 12

Durham Cathedral is committed to the principles and processes of Safer Recruitment. Your personal information will be processed in accordance with GDPR. Your application must demonstrate how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification, explaining how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd December 2018. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a selection event that will take place at the Cathedral on Wednesday 12 December 2018. Should you wish to have a confidential discussion about this role, please call Ian Hunter, Head of HR&OD in the first instance on (0191) 386 4266, who will make the appropriate arrangements for you to speak with the Dean and/or a current Lay Member of Chapter. 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 (ii) Safeguarding Durham Cathedral recognises that discrimination and Durham Cathedral is committed to: victimisation are unacceptable and that it is in the • safeguarding, caring for and nurturing children and interests of the Cathedral and its employees to utilise young people in the Cathedral and community. the skills of the total workforce. It is the aim of Durham Cathedral to ensure that no employee or job • safeguarding and caring for vulnerable adults in the applicant to the Cathedral receives less favourable Cathedral and community. treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/ • informing those involved with children and gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, vulnerable adults in our church of the behaviour pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or expected of them. sexual orientation (defined as the protected • explaining the procedure for background checks of characteristics in the Equality Act 2010). those involved with children and vulnerable adults in the Cathedral. • 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 Our Purpose: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/about-us Our Values: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/about-us/values Our Governance (including an Annual Report; and our Strategic and Operational Goals): www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/about-us/governance Our Members of Chapter: www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/about-us/chapter Other useful information: www.thechoristerschool.com www.lumiere-festival.com/durham-2017 www.theguardian.com/science/2017/jul/28/ st-cuthberts-coffin-durham-cathedral

Map of the Diocese of Durham 15

v o ng Capacity Ministerial D e p Development Reviews; Staff e l i Appraisals; Staff & Volunteer

Appendix 1 - Diocese of Durham Plan on a Page 2018 16

Development; Evaluation of Activities.

Appendix 2 - Durham Cathedral Governance Structure 17

College Of Cathedral Communications Audit Canons Council

Chapter Worship Chorister School GB

Major Events FAC Working Group

Finance & General Purposes Committee

Resources Committee

Diary Nave

Investment Investment Committee Committee (Property) (Finance) Exhibitions Committee Open Treasure Staff Fabric Forum Committee Committee Library Advisory Committee

Appendix 3 - Strategic Plan 2018-2020 18

Durham Cathedral is a Christian Church of the Anglican Aspiration Communion, the Shrine of St Cuthbert and the We are an outward-facing Cathedral that reaches for Venerable Bede, the Seat of the Bishop of Durham and a the future with energy and courage, and reaches out to focus of pilgrimage and spirituality in north-east England. our communities in the hope of personal and social Our Purpose transformation. Our purpose is to worship God, share the gospel of Jesus Christ, welcome all who come, celebrate and pass on our rich Christian heritage and discover our Our Strategic Goals: 2018 – 2020 place in God’s creation. 1. ENRICH: To draw more people into Our Vision enriching and imaginative encounters with Following the example of Saints Cuthbert and Bede, the Cathedral and the Christian faith. we share our faith and heritage globally and empower people to transform the communities in which we live 1.1. We will continue to develop the Cathedral’s offer and serve. to visitors and promote it widely.

Our Values 1.2. We will continue to develop both traditional and In all things, we are inspired, motivated and challenged innovative forms of worship to engage with a by the Christian faith and the values of the Gospel. broader worshipping constituency. Spirituality 1.3. We will extend our parish, ecumenical and We recognise and respond to God’s presence in our world and among us, practising a reflective approach community engagement through welcome, to what we do. worship, education and outreach, supporting the Bishop’s mission. Respect We recognise the image of God in all human beings, 1.4. We will develop a pilgrimage programme that is honour their dignity and treat them with courtesy. diocesan, national and international leading to Pilgrimage 2020. 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, 2. CONSERVE: To care for, develop, and speak and act with integrity, are professional in our improve access to our buildings, collections conduct, and are publicly accountable for our actions. and environment.

Collaboration 2.1. We will continue to improve the management, We are a community founded on trust that prizes team stewardship and promotion of the Cathedral’s working and builds partnerships that contribute to the collections. common good. 2.2. We will develop capacity, either in-house or Sustainability through partnerships, to manage and conserve We are business-like in our corporate life and prudent our buildings, collections and environment. in our stewardship of resources. We pursue the sustainability of our operations and environment. 2.3. We will establish and embark on 15-year repair Welcome and maintenance plans for the Cathedral and We are welcoming and hospitable to all. We show Precinct (including Riverbanks), identifying Christian love and care to our guests and those who appropriate opportunities to develop public need our help. access to and use of both.

Appendix 3 - Strategic Plan 2018-2020 19

3. PROMOTE: Through our work, and in 5. SUSTAIN: To achieve greater financial partnership with others, to promote sustainability. excellence in the North East and be a force for 5.1. We will produce and implement 3-year business good in our region. plans for Durham Cathedral, Durham Cathedral 3.1. We will continue to enhance the Cathedral’s Open Treasure and Durham Cathedral Trading economic contribution regionally and nationally Ltd. through taking initiatives to increase visitor 5.2. We will continue to grow voluntary, ticketed and numbers and dwell-time in . commercial income, including the expendable 3.2. We will actively promote and facilitate dialogue endowment for fabric. and public debate across the region, enhancing 5.3. We will monitor financial performance and the role of the Cathedral as the seat of the control costs by establishing a rigorous and timely Bishop’s teaching ministry. financial reporting regime. 3.3. We will aim to achieve nationally recognised 5.4. We will improve cash management so as to standards of excellence across the Cathedral and achieve a steady state cash flow and remove the celebrate these achievements. need for loan finance. 3.4. We will build on the excellent standards of The

Chorister School by growing pupil numbers, careful resource management and the development of the Chorister Endowment Fund.

4. TRANSFORM: To put the development of people at the heart of everything we do so as to transform our communities. 4.1. Through organisational development and workforce planning we will better harness the skills and talents of the Cathedral’s staff and volunteers, in support of the Cathedral’s vision and mission. 4.2. We will support lifelong learning and encourage inter-generational engagement within our community. 4.3. We will improve our internal communications and the flow of information across the Cathedral.

Appendix 4 – Cathedral Statutes, duties of Chapter 20

The Cathedral Constitution (11.b):

It shall be the duty of the Chapter to direct and oversee the administration of the Cathedral’s business, including in particular, to: (i) order the worship and promote the mission of the Cathedral (ii) formulate, after consultation with the Bishop, proposals in connection with the general direction and mission of the Cathedral and submit them to the (iii) Council for its advice (iv) prepare an annual budget for the Cathedral (v) prepare in accordance with Section 27 of the Measure an annual report and audited accounts and submit them to the Council and to the College of Canons. (vi) Submit to the Council such other reports as may be requested by the Council on any matter concerning the Cathedral (vii) Manage and superintend all property and estates vested in the Cathedral’s corporate body and the income accruing therefrom and, in particular, ensure that necessary repairs and maintenance in respect of the Cathedral and its contents and other buildings, roads, enclosures and monuments in the Precinct are carried out (viii) Keep under review the Cathedral’s Constitution and Statues and submit any proposals for their revision to the Council (ix) Hold the Common Seal of the Cathedral and affix it when required.