Cathedral Measure - Nominations Committee

Portsmouth Cathedral has begun the planning to implement the Cathedrals Measure (2021) at the end of 2023. This brings cathedrals under Charity Commission regulation and strengthens governance and operational frameworks.  

In due course the Cathedral will have a new Constitution and Statutes under which the Cathedral’s trustee body will be Chapter.  One of the aims of the Measure is that the membership of Chapter should bring together individuals with a broad range of skills, knowledge, expertise  and experience to bring in best practice of  strategic leadership for the Cathedral and lead the Cathedral in being transparent and accountable.  The new Chapter will be supported by a number of subsidiary committees, one of which will be a new Nominations Committee, chaired by Sir David Normington, which will advise on the recruitment of non-executive members of the new Chapter along with other  Chapter Committees.  

Portsmouth Cathedral is looking to recruit members of this new Nominations Committee to serve in this important role.  We would particularly welcome people who have senior level experience in recruitment and in creating diverse and inclusive boards and committees in the public, private or charitable sectors.  It is envisaged that the committee will meet two or three times a year and that members will serve a three year term of office.  Could one of these members be you? 

You can find out more about the nominations committee here and about the Cathedral Governance Code here.

If you would like to discuss this, please contact the Dean (The Very Revd Dr Anthony Cane) at the email below or on (023) 92892963.

Timescales for the implementation of the Measure are tight so the Cathedral is looking for expressions of interest from anyone who feels they have the necessary skills and experience by close of business on 24 February 2023.  These should be sent to the Dean at dean@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk