Sheffield Cathedral is seeking to appoint a Canon Chancellor at an exciting stage in the Cathedral’s life. Standing at the heart of a diverse and vibrant city, the Cathedral serves as the Mother Church of the Diocese of Sheffield, called to live out its vocation as a place for all people.
The Canon Chancellor will join our supportive and energetic team, leading on:
- adult learning and schools engagement
- stewardship of our heritage and the arts
- fundraising and development that underpins our mission
If you are a prayerful, collaborative priest who is a natural completer-finisher with a passion for Cathedral life and mission, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Friday 27 February (12 noon).
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A role rooted in prayer, governance, and delivery
The Canon Chancellor is a senior leadership role, combining a full share in the Cathedral’s liturgical and praying life with responsibility for governance, strategy, and delivery. As one of two full-time Commissioners’ Canons, the post-holder will be a trustee of the Cathedral, a member of Chapter and the Senior Leadership Team, and will play a key role in sustaining and strengthening areas central to the Cathedral’s mission.
Who we are seeking
We are looking for a priest who will be nourished by cathedral worship; brings strategic, emotionally intelligent, and detail-orientated leadership; is a natural completer-finisher; and will work collaboratively with clergy, staff and volunteers. Above all, we seek someone who loves people and will help the Cathedral live out its vocation to be a place for all people at the heart of Sheffield.
Closing date: 27 February 2026