Head of Engagement

Introduction

The Chapter of Southwark Cathedral wishes to appoint a Head of Engagement to help deliver the Making Space for Love vision and engage with and grow a range of external audiences.

The Head of Engagement has a key role in growing and developing new and existing audiences.  It is about helping to programme and deliver engaging events, reflecting our vision and values, which will help us build loyal audiences. It is also about developing mechanisms to understand and engage with these audiences more effectively. 

In addition, the postholder needs to develop and maintain a world class welcome, motivating the team to encourage a growing level of visitor donations income.

Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. Safeguarding is at the core of all we do. We follow best practice for Safer Recruitment.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £42,000

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Due to the nature of the role, attendance at evening and weekend events may be required

How to apply: Please complete the application form on the Church of England Pathways website by 11.59pm on Thursday 27^th November 2025. 

Interviews: Friday 12^th December 2025

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Are you interested in applying? Please view the Job Information Pack for full and further details about the role, including interview dates.