The Cathedrals Group of Universities is a membership organisation of fourteen universities with church foundations and / or historic links with the Anglican, Catholic and Methodist churches. Member universities are based in England and are subject to the policy, regulatory and funding regimes determined by the UK government. The Cathedrals Group has its own constitution and is also a charity registered with the Charities Commission.

The Cathedrals Group of Universities is seeking an Executive Officer on a three-year fixed term secondment basis to:

• co-ordinate the work of the Cathedrals Group on an operational basis including its governance arrangements, ensuring compliance with its constitution and the requirements of the Charity Commission, including drafting of the Group’s Annual Report
• provide all administrative services to support the Cathedral’s Group’s operations and business programme including, but not limited to, the preparation and distribution of all papers for Council and Executive Committee meetings and that of its Sub-Committees, as required and drafting the Annual Report for the consideration of the Executive and Council
• support the Cathedrals Group by the provision of strategic and policy advice in respect of the higher education and wider political agenda relevant to the interests of the Cathedrals Group, including by the preparation of policy papers and briefing notes for the Group’s Executive and Council and for external audiences including regulators, government officials, parliamentarians and Select Committees as required
• work with the Finance Team to assist with the management of the Group’s financial affairs
• draft and post content on the Cathedrals Group’s website and social media accounts in line with Cathedrals Group policy

As Executive Officer, you will be expected to develop and maintain a professional working relationship with Vice-Chancellors including the Chair, the Executive (who are also the Trustees of the charity), Council Members, and internal and external contacts and organisations and will be required to work independently on a day-to-day basis without direct supervision.
Applications by letter and CV must be returned to Natalie Sumner-Cole (N.Sumner-Cole@staff.newman.ac.uk) by noon on Monday 9 June 2025.
Shortlisting will be held on 12th June 2025, and interviews will take place on 19th June 2025.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity, please contact policy@cathedralsgroup.ac.uk.

FURTHER DETAILS:

Job Description
Job Details
Department
Vice Chancellor’s Office
Location
Carlisle or Lancaster
Starting Salary
£38,249 with incremental progression to £42,882 (pro rata)
Post Type
Part Time
Release Date
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Closing Date
Monday 09 June 2025
Reference
XX14562

Please refer the Job description for details