Director of Fabric & Estates Cathedral

Location: Lincoln

Salary: £65,000–75,000 per annum

Closing Date: 13th July 2026, 17:00

Lincoln Cathedral has stood as a symbol of faith, craftsmanship, and human endeavour for over 950 years. It is a place of worship, pilgrimage, and welcome, and also a nationally and internationally significant heritage asset that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. This is an exciting time to join the Cathedral with a new Dean and Chief Operating Officer, with a strong sense of unity in delivering our vision to be a beacon of hope for all.

We are seeking a Director of Fabric & Estates responsible for the long‑term stewardship, development and sustainability of Lincoln Cathedral and its historic estate. The Director will protect, care for and hand on the Cathedral to future generations. The role is supported by an on‑site Works Department, a centre of excellence for heritage skills and craft.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the postholder will provide senior leadership for both the conservation of the Cathedral fabric and the strategic development of the wider estate. Duties include estate master planning, town planning, statutory consents, long‑term sustainability and management of over 80 historic buildings and structures within the Close.

• Experienced heritage professional with a track record of success as a senior leader managing complex and multi‑faced estates and assets.
• Strong strategic acumen and ability to manage operational delivery and lead collaborative, high‑performing teams of experts.
• Energy, vision and relationship‑building skills to support the ongoing care and development of Lincoln Cathedral.

Opportunity to make a lasting contribution to one of the most significant buildings in Europe and to the life, mission and future of Lincoln Cathedral.

For more details and to apply, please click apply on the website.