Dean of Truro - CofE 3

Description

Post Introduction
Truro itself is Cornwall's 'capital' and its only city. It is a place to which people across west and central Cornwall (at least) look.

It is the seat of Cornwall Council, a general hospital, a significant number of educational establishments, and is a major retail centre.

Truro's population swells by several times its usual size on a normal working day.

Truro Cathedral lies at the very heart of this city, and despite its relative 'youth' (it was only completed 113 years ago) it occupies a unique place in the affections of people across Cornwall: very happily, people often talk of it as 'Cornwall's Cathedral'.

At the same time it also welcomes a very significant number of tourists and other visitors.

Main Responsibilities


These will include:

• Recognise and grasp the significant challenges facing the Cathedral, particularly in terms of governance and financial sustainability, while also realising the enormous potential. Driving forward the work undertaken to address the Bishop's determinations to bring the Cathedral into a new season of fruitfulness in ministry and mission.
• Lead by example to bring a Christcentred, joyful, visible, unifying leadership, vision and purpose, ensuring healthy and flourishing relationships and deepening discipleship for all in the Cathedral community.
• Turn the Cathedral into a powerhouse of mission, ensuring that it is a welcoming, open and accessible place for all, a sacred space, common ground.
• Grow the Cathedral community to be younger, more inclusive and diverse, maximising existing, and developing new, missional, evangelistic and discipleship opportunities for the sake of spiritual and numerical growth.
• As its Mother Church, ensure that the Cathedral, its leadership, work and mission are effectively integrated into all aspects of Diocesan life, connected with the varied and dispersed communities the Diocese seeks to serve, working in partnership in proclaiming the Gospel and strengthening relationships with its parishes.
• Build, expand and diversify the existing platform of relationships and partnerships, making sure that the Cathedral is a force for good in the city, Diocese and county.
• Recognise and appreciate the financial situation, and the rich heritage and fabric of the Cathedral, as areas that need careful and constant stewardship to be sustainable, particularly recognising the Church's commitment to Carbon Net Zero and other challenges.

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An experienced, confident, strategic leader, who has an understanding of the organisational, cultural and financial challenges facing the Cathedral and who has the necessary skills and experience to address them. Someone who is strategic, tactical and looks to the long-term with the ability to instil and inspire a strong sense of momentum and purpose.
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An emotionally intelligent pastor, who is visible, communicative, unifying, empowering and encouraging. A courageous leader who is collaborative, decisive, unafraid to challenge, undefended and humble. Experienced in leading, developing, motivating and empowering staff and volunteer teams.
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Experienced in establishing and leading a healthy culture of governance and management. Skilled in managing change to lead the Cathedral through implementation of the Cathedrals Measure, realising its responsibilities and opportunities.
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A person committed to leading the Cathedral in its corporate rhythm of prayer and worship and who will be sustained and nourished by it. Someone who is resilient, paying attention to their personal wellbeing, the health of their own spiritual life, learning and development.
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A gifted preacher and teacher, who is able to inspire people as confident missionary disciples.
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An innovative and creative leader in mission, who is committed to a mixed ecology of church and growing it younger and more diverse.
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Someone who will come to love Cornwall, relishing its historic, cultural and Christian distinctiveness and promoting Truro Cathedral's place at its heart.
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Has a heart for the Anglican choral tradition, whilst being committed to embracing different styles of worship.
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Gifted and collaborative in developing partnerships, someone at ease in the public square, passionate about social justice and breaking down barriers. Someone who understands and can maximise the Cathedral's convening power, who loves community engagement, working with others and is able to move seamlessly between intersecting worlds and relationships.
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Experienced in creating a healthy safeguarding culture, who understands and promotes current best practice to the highest possible standards.

About Us

Truro Cathedral's foundation in the late 19th century gave tangible expression to an historically keen sense of Christian and civic identity in Cornwall.

The witness in Cornwall of the missionary saints of the Celtic church is honoured and celebrated. The ancient language is being reinvigorated