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Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is one of England’s
most important Christian pilgrimage destinations, welcoming
thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year from the UK and
overseas. Alongside its devotional life, the Shrine operates a
range of activities including accommodation, catering, retail,
education, events and visitor services, all supporting its
charitable mission.
Governed by the Walsingham
College Trust Association, the Shrine is now strengthening its
operational and financial foundations to ensure long‑term
sustainability while remaining faithful to its spiritual
purpose.
The creation of the Chief Operating Officer
(COO) is in response to this context. The COO will
act as deputy to the Priest Administrator and provide professional
leadership across finance, operations and organisational systems.
This is a broad and influential role, combining financial
stewardship, commercial oversight and operational leadership,
enabling the Priest Administrator to focus on mission, worship and
pilgrimage.
This is a rare opportunity to play
a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability of a nationally
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Essential experience
includes:
* Qualified
accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Senior level experience covering finance and
operations
* Knowledge of charity finance,
governance and compliance
* Commercial acumen
and experience overseeing trading or income generating
activities
* Strong leadership, communication
and stakeholder engagement skills
* A
collaborative leadership style aligned with Christian ethos and
values
* Preparedness to live within reasonable
/ practicable travelling distance of Walsingham.
For an informal and confidential discussion,
please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners; Katie McEvoy –
Consultant - Berwick Partners
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