Canon Missioner

The Bishop is seeking to appoint a missional priest and residentiary canon who is energised by enabling participation in the community of the faithful and in the mission of God in the world.
Working in the heart of one of the UK’s most diverse cities you will enjoy offering Christian leadership in intercultural and interfaith contexts and building relationships and partnerships inside and outside the Church.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from UKME/GMH people who are currently under-represented in the Cathedral team.
Leicester Cathedral is at a very exciting moment in its history. The renovation of the building is nearly complete, and a new Dean has recently been welcomed. In addition, a new Chief Operating Officer and several other new staff will be starting in the coming weeks – all focused on ensuring the Cathedral can serve the diverse communities of the city and county, and proclaim the gospel afresh in this generation.
The Role The Dean is looking for a colleague whose ministry is shaped by the Anglican five marks of mission, and who is at home in the church and in the world. You will be able to move between cultures and faiths, enjoy building relationships with others and be able to lead and manage others in partnership and project work that brings benefit in the local community and especially the most vulnerable. We hope you will love a challenge and working with others and help us to unlock the possibilities our new buildings and ever-new worshipping community bring.
As a Residentiary Canon you will join the senior team who hold leadership and governance responsibilities for the Cathedral. You will play a part in delivering the vision and strategy for the Cathedral and in managing its resources to deliver that strategy. The Canon Missioner’s portfolio is to:

• Develop the Cathedral as an Intercultural Worshipping Community
• Lead Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work
• Strengthen the Cathedral’s outreach and public engagement in social justice
• Develop ecumenical and interfaith working

This post is open to priests who have been in holy orders for six years or more and who are able to minister in the Church of England. Leicester Cathedral is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion for all its staff and volunteers, and we are explicitly inclusive of all, whatever their gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. If this post requires a standard/enhanced disclosure by the DBS, it is regulated by statute. Failure to disclose details if you are currently / or in the future the subject of police investigation / proceedings which could result in a conviction, caution, bind over order or charges is a disciplinary matter, and may result in dismissal.
The post holder is responsible for safeguarding the interests of children and vulnerable adults who they come into contact with during their work. To fulfil these duties, the post holder is required to complete training and development to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse or individuals at risk, to follow local and national policy relating a safeguarding practice and to report on concerns that they may have.
How to apply Candidates wishing to have an informal conversation about this role with the Dean, The Very Revd Karen Rooms, may email her to arrange a phone call or Zoom meeting. Please contact:
A full Role Description and application forms can be found on the Cathedral website . Please complete these, demonstrating how you meet the criteria and skills set out in the Role Description.

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