Cathedral Chapter and Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Members | Guildford Cathedral

Guildford Cathedral Enterprises Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cathedral charity organization is seeking qualified trustees for its Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. Candidates should possess strong finance skills and experience in charity law. This role involves providing strategic guidance and financial insight to support the Cathedral's mission. Meetings are monthly, with a focus on governance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong finance skills and strategic insight.
• Experience in charity law and governance is essential.
• Capacity for operational development in complex settings is desired.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Cathedral’s future through strategic guidance and financial insight.
• Participate in Chapter meetings held monthly.
• Engage in discussions with the Finance and Risk Committee four times a year.

Skills

strong finance skills

knowledge of charity law and governance

strategic and operational development

facilities management

property development

risk assessment

financial planning

compliance

audit

Job description

THE FINANCE, AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE OF GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL

Guildford Cathedral is seeking new trustees to join its Chapter, and is also seeking new members of its Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, who report to the Chapter.

We warmly invite indications of interest to Chapter from individuals who can bring at least one of the following:

• strong finance skills
• proven knowledge of charity law and governance
• strategic and operational development in a complex organisation setting
• facilities management
• property development

As a trustee, you’ll help shape the Cathedral’s future, providing strategic guidance and financial insight to support its mission, community life, and ongoing development. If you’re passionate about using your professional expertise for the public good and contributing to a place of heritage, worship, and outreach, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Chapter meetings are held on the first Tuesday morning of every month, except August, in the Chapter House.

For the Finance and Risk Committee, we are looking for individuals with a strong background and qualifications in those appropriate skills—namely, risk assessment, financial planning, compliance, or audit.

Meetings are held four times a year on Thursdays in the Chapter House.

Please email us or send a letter, indicating your interest in joining the Chapter and/or in becoming a member of our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, outlining how you meet the Person Specification of either of these roles in one of the following ways:

By post toThe Senior Non-Executive Member of Chapter, Major-General Roddy Porter, at Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7RP by 5 January 2026.

Timeline post 5 January 2026.

We will be holding some preliminary conversations with a member of Chapter during the week beginning 19 January 2025.

Final discussions with members of the Nominations Committee will be held in the week beginning 26 January 2025.

Following this, recommendations will be put forward to Chapter.

References : we will seek these prior to anyone new joining the Chapter or the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.

The Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit, Guildford, Charity no 1207356. The mission and ministry of Guildford Cathedral is supported by Guildford Cathedral Enterprises Ltd (Reg 0229914, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guildford Cathedral.