Lincoln Cathedral: Director of Fabric & Estates

Job Overview

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, while also representing an internationally significant heritage asset entrusted to our care and a visitor destination welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Posted on 18/06/2026 by IHBC.

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum.

Location:

Lincoln.

• Lead the long‑term stewardship, development, and sustainability of Lincoln Cathedral and its historic estate, ensuring protection and careful care for future generations.
• Provide senior leadership for the conservation of the Cathedral fabric and for the strategic development of the wider estate, including estate master planning, town planning, statutory consents, and long‑term sustainability.
• Manage a portfolio of over 80 historic buildings and structures, residential and commercial properties, walls, and monuments within the Close, balancing strategic vision with operational delivery.
• Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the on‑site Works Department, a centre of excellence for heritage skills and craft, to deliver high‑quality conservation work.
• Build and lead productive, high‑performing specialist teams, fostering collaboration and strong relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.

• Extensive experience as a senior heritage professional with a proven track record managing complex, multi‑faced estates and assets.
• Strong strategic acumen and the ability to manage operational delivery within a heritage context.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead collaborative, productive and high‑performing teams.
• Excellent energy, vision and relationship building skills to support the ongoing care and development of Lincoln Cathedral.
• Commitment to conservation of historic built heritage at the highest level.

Closing Date: 17:00 on Monday 13th July 2026