Mission-Driven Cathedral Operations Leader

Liverpool Cathedral; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Liverpool Cathedral is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to provide senior leadership across strategy, people, finance, operations and governance. You will translate ambitious goals into clear plans, secure financial resilience and shape an effective, collaborative culture within Cathedral Chapter.

The role partners with the Dean and Diocese, supports safeguarding, risk management and compliant governance, and leads change during a period of organisational development.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in complex organisations.
• Experience translating strategy into practical delivery plans.
• Ability to develop and empower senior teams.
• Strong governance, accountability and compliance knowledge.
• Experience with safeguarding, risk management and assurance.
• Proven track record in partnerships and collaboration.
• Understanding of charity governance and heritage assets.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and organisational development: lead the business plan and change thoughtfully.
• Leadership, people and culture: develop a senior team and foster collaboration.
• Governance, risk and compliance: provide assurance and effective reporting.
• Safeguarding: champion a positive safeguarding culture across Cathedral life.
• Operations: oversee safe, well-planned Cathedral operations and continuity.
• Financial sustainability and commercial development: support long-term planning and fundraising.
• Fabric and estate governance and capital planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy development

Governance & compliance

Financial planning

Organisational change

People management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Liverpool Cathedral is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to provide senior leadership across strategy, people, finance, operations and governance. You will translate ambitious goals into clear plans, secure financial resilience and shape an effective, collaborative culture within Cathedral Chapter.

The role partners with the Dean and Diocese, supports safeguarding, risk management and compliant governance, and leads change during a period of organisational development.