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Residentiary Canon Chancellor
Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/12357/9651
Introduction
[Please note that application for this role is via the application form availabe on the Cathedral website]
The Bishop of St Albans is seeking to appoint a Residentiary Canon Chancellor at St Albans Cathedral. The role of Canon Chancellor at St Albans Cathedral has three key parts, learning, welcome and ecumenism. Could this be you?
The Canon Chancellor is the lead for all educational matters, with oversight of our Cathedral Learning Department and its programmes, which includes adult learning, schools programmes, the Cathedral Library and the Cathedral Archives. The Chancellor will lead in developing the learning programme, has the responsibility to ensure that the programme of learning set integrates with the Cathedral’s vision and priorities and that it continues to be innovative, identifying new opportunities for growth.
The Canon Chancellor takes an executive lead in our ministry of welcome, which includes our daily visitors, oversight of Cathedral Guides and interpretation. As part of our welcome the Canon Chancellor leads on pilgrimage, in promotion and oversight of this ministry, a highlight of which is directing the annual Alban Pilgrimage. The Chancellor also leads in our ecumenical ministry, which is unique in the cathedrals of the Church of England. This includes overseeing our ecumenical chaplaincies. Our next Canon Chancellor will enjoy the creative connection and potential of these ministries and see the possibilities for their growth, noting the opportunities provided by celebrations in 2027 of the 150th Anniversary of our Diocese and, therefore, of being a Cathedral.
As one of two full time Commissioners Canons, the Canon Chancellor carries out their duties in support of the purpose and vision of St Albans Cathedral including Charity Trustee responsibility for the governance of the Cathedral through being a member of the Cathedral Chapter and of the Cathedral Education Trust, Leadership and executive responsibility, including being a member of the Senior Management Team and Canon-in-Residence duties and full involvement in the liturgical life of the Cathedral.
To download a full job pack and application form please visit: https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/canon-chancellor
Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 6 February 2026 to Head of HR, Michelle Ovenden E: michelle.ovenden@stalbanscathedral.org
Applicants should submit an application form.
Short-listing by the panel and notification to candidates will take place on Monday 9 February.
Interviews will take place in St Albans on Sunday 22 February and Monday 23 February including an overnight stay.
References will be taken up before interview.
For an informal conversation with the Dean about this post before applying please contact the Dean’s PA, Penny Fray, deanea@stalbanscathedral.org to make a time.
