Faith-based organisations play an ever-increasing role in supporting communities throughout the UK and globally. Their work reaches the most vulnerable in society and celebrates the dignity and value of all people. As the world experiences unprecedented change, the need for resilient, capable and humble leadership becomes critical in supporting the work faith-based organisations do in transforming society.

GatenbySanderson works across all faiths and denominations, supporting senior executive and board appointments. Our work extends to the Church of England at cathedral, diocesan and national level; to other faiths and Christian denominations; to educational institutions, charities and not-for-profit organisations; and to any other area at the intersection of faith and professional leadership in public life. Our work centres on the complex demands of attracting talent from a range of public and private sector environments into the faith sector, often where a genuine occupational requirement exists for leaders to be practising members of a particular faith. We do all this with an unwavering focus on improving diversity, equality and inclusion within these sectors through the successful appointments we have made.

We bring a deep understanding and significant track record in navigating the complex challenges of recruiting to organisations where faith is a key tenet of mission and values. We support candidates as they move between sectors and we are recognised for our ability to attract diverse talent to some of the most fascinating and complex roles in the UK.

Latest Vacancies

Diocese of Oxford, Director of People

Church of England

Oxford. Hybrid working possible (minimum three days per week in the office)

Diocesan Secretary & Chief Executive Officer, Diocese of St Asaph

Church in Wales

St Asaph (north east Wales)

Director of Finance

Church in Wales

Cardiff

Chief Operating Officer for the Representative Body

Church in Wales

Cardiff

Non-Trustee Member of the Church of England Pensions Board Investment Committee

Church of England

National

Diocese of Guildford, Diocesan Secretary

Church of England

Guildford

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Recently Filled Vacancies

Chief Operating Officer for the Representative Body

Church in Wales

Cardiff

Diocese of Guildford, Diocesan Secretary

Church of England

Guildford

Finance Director for the Diocese of Chelmsford

Church of England

Chelmsford, with hybrid working welcomed

Chief Operating Officer Chelmsford Cathedral

Church of England

Chelmsford

Diocese of Coventry, Diocesan Secretary/Chief Executive

Church of England

Coventry

Finance Director Diocese of Sheffield

Church of England

Sheffield and Rotherham, with flexible and hybrid working welcomed

Clients we work with

Corporation of Church House
Bristol Cathedral
Church in Wales
St Asaph Diocese
Diocese of Sheffield
York Minster
Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church
Diocese of Guildford
Council of Lutheran Churches
Diocese of Chelmsford
Chelmsford Cathedral
Church of England Pensions Board
Diocese of Worcester
Diocese of Bristol
Church of England