Governance vacancies

Looking to use and grow your skills and experience outside of the workplace? Looking for a new challenge with a real purpose?

The Diocese of Truro is the Church of England in Cornwall, and we are looking for professionals (current or retired) to share their talents with us.

The diocese includes over 300 churches in more than 200 parishes across the whole of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (and two lucky parishes in Devon). We are made up of thousands of volunteers and clergy working together to support our communities. The Truro Diocesan Board of Finance (TDBF) Ltd is responsible for supporting this work by providing governance, resources, and guidance. While the governance is led by the Bishops Diocesan Council, chaired by the Bishop of Truro, they are supported by volunteers bringing a wealth of expertise to a number of expert committees.

We are currently looking to recruit skilled and experienced volunteers to strengthen our governance.

Each role offers the opportunity to have a real impact on a large organisation that is present and active in every community in our county. We hold significant assets and responsibilities, which we take seriously, and want to engage the best, most able, individuals to hold us to account. These roles are :

Terms of Reference of Committees can be found below]

Member of the Finance, Assets and Risk Committee

We seek a chartered accountant (or similarly qualified) to support the committee in its scrutiny of the work of the Diocese. This focuses particularly on the management of finances, assets and risk; ensuring that their use aligns with diocesan strategy and the requirements of law and good governance.

Member of Property Management Committee

We seek an individual with a background in surveying or similar, particularly with knowledge of health and safety. This committee oversees the provision of clergy housing and the work of the Property Management Agent, with a particular focus currently on upgrading housing stock to meet our Net Zero by 2030 goal.

The time commitment varies depending on the role, but the committees meet monthly either online or as hybrid, so travel is not a barrier to participation.

The roles are not remunerated, but volunteers are encouraged to reclaim all necessary expenses of office. This includes things like travel, stationery and childcare to attend meetings.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and especially welcome applications from women, disabled candidates and those from of UKME heritage as these groups are under-represented in our governance.

To apply please provide a covering letter of no more than one side of A4, with a precis of your experience and skills, and motivations, to kate.cortez@truro.anglican.org . For a conversation about any of these roles please contact Kate Cortez on this email address.

Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our diocese life.

The Old Cathedral School, Cathedral Close, Truro, Tr1 2FQ

The Truro Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England No 49825. The Board is a Charity (No 248330).

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