Chief Property Officer

At the heart of the role is the long-term stewardship of internationally significant historic fabric. Working towards Vision 2033, you will translate conservation management plans and quinquennial inspection priorities into a deliverable programme of repair, maintenance and carefully judged adaptation. You will lead a circa £60 million programme spanning specialist masonry, glazing, timberwork and building services; secure heritage and planning consents; and oversee projects from feasibility through procurement and delivery. You will work closely with the Cathedral Architect, Cathedral Archaeologist, statutory heritage bodies, specialist advisers, contractors and the Cathedral's skilled in-house stonemasons and property teams. We are looking for a professionally qualified senior property leader with deep experience of conserving highly significant historic buildings or estates, strong knowledge of traditional materials and conservation practice, and a proven record of delivering complex capital projects in live, sensitive settings. You will combine sound heritage judgement with commercial, financial and team leadership skills. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide visible, collaborative leadership and balance exemplary conservation with safety, sustainability, operational use and financial resilience. This is a rare opportunity to safeguard a place of international importance while enabling it to serve worshippers, visitors and communities for generations to come. In line with the Cathedral's Safer Recruitment procedures, applicants must be willing and able to undergo the relevant pre-employment checks, including provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK, a full and complete employment history, satisfactory references and a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Safeguarding