Voluntary Position

INVITATION TO JOIN

THE CHAPTER OF GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL | SAFEGUARDING MEMBER

Are you an experienced safeguarding professional with the confidence to challenge, the wisdom to guide, and the heart to serve?

Guildford Cathedral is seeking a Non-Executive Safeguarding Lead (NESL) to provide independent, strategic oversight of safeguarding across Cathedral life. This is a vital governance role at the heart of our mission, ensuring the highest standards of care, accountability and protection for all.

Why This Role Matters

With the INEQE Safeguarding Audit in Spring 2027 approaching, we are committed not simply to compliance,  but to excellence. The NESL will help ensure safeguarding is deeply embedded in our culture, practice, and governance long into the future.

As a trustee, you will 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.

 

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV together with a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification for this role.

Applications should be received by noon on Monday 2 March 2026 and may be submitted in one of the following ways:

By Email
[email protected]

By Post
The Senior Non-Executive Member of Chapter, Major-General Roddy Porter, Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7RP

Please ensure your application is received by noon on Monday 2 March 2026.

Informal Conversation
If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please email
[email protected] and we will endeavour to arrange a call prior to the application deadline.

After You Apply
We will contact applicants shortly after the closing date regarding next steps.
References
We will request the contact details of two referees who can speak to your operational and leadership experience. We expect to speak with at least one referee prior to final interviews. Please be prepared to provide these details as we approach the final interview stage.