The Care of Cathedrals Measure 2011 established that every Cathedral should have a Fabric Advisory Committee to give advice to the Chapter on the care, conservation, repair and development of the Cathedral church and its contents. The FAC also advises on the care and protection of any archaeological remains in or under the cathedral church or within the precincts, buildings within the precinct and the landscape and environment in which the cathedral church is situated. The consent of the FAC is required for the sale, alienation or disposal of any item of historical or artistic interest in the Cathedral and is responsible for the annual maintenance of the Cathedral Inventory. The FAC also advises Chapter on when they need to consult the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England.
The Cathedral Architect (Surveyor of the Fabric) and the Cathedral Archaeologist are posts appointed under the 2011 Measure and are members of the FAC. The Chichester FAC is chaired by Julian Munby FSA and consists of eight other independent advisors as well as Cathedral staff and clergy.
Following the retirement of Simon Martin (Director of Pallant House, Chichester) from the committee, we are seeking a new independent member with proven expertise and experience in the care and protection of paintings, sculpture and other historical items.
If you would like to apply for this position:
Further details are available in the role description below and details about the Church of England’s Cathedral Fabric Advisory Committees are here.
We require all applicants for voluntary roles to complete an application form in line with our commitment to the Church of England’s safer recruitment practices. Please complete the application form below and return it to our Head of HR, Val Timlin, at: val.timlin@chichestercathedral.org.uk by Tuesday 5 August 2025.