David Colthup - Chapter Steward & Chief Operating Officer

David oversees the Minster’s key resources -its buildings, its finances, and its people - making sure they are developed and managed effectively.
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Jen Thewsey - Chief Finance Officer

Jen is responsible for managing York Minster’s finances, including financial strategy, budgeting, and risk management.
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Alex McCallion – Director of Works and Precinct

Alex oversees the maintenance, restoration and conservation of the cathedral and its precinct properties and services.
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Emily Gardiner - Director of People

Emily oversees the Minster’s people strategy, supporting both staff and volunteers across recruitment, welfare, and policy development. Bev Douglas is currently covering this role until 2027, whilst Emily is on maternity leave.
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Stephen May - Audience Engagement & Experience

Acting as Lead in this position on an interim basis is Stephen who is responsible for all customer‑facing operations at York Minster, including visitor services, retail, commercial activity, events, bookings, and marketing.
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Caroline Wood - Cathedral Safeguarding Officer

Caroline ensures that York Minster is a safe environment for everyone — staff, volunteers, choir members, and visitors — and leads all safeguarding responsibilities.
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Kate Hildred - Head of Strategic Planning & Programming

Kate coordinates and reviews York Minster’s strategic objectives and outcomes, and she also leads key Minster projects.
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Ben Taylor - Health & Safety Manager

Ben develops and implements all Health & Safety policies and leads on risk assessments, site inspections, and audits.
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Helen Rawson - Director of Collections, Cultural Heritage & Learning

Helen oversees York Minster’s collections, libraries, and learning programmes, including research and interpretation.
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Dominic Barrington - Dean & Chief Executive Officer

The Very Revd Dean Dominic Barrington is the most senior member of clergy at York Minster in the Archbishops’ absence and serves as the head of the cathedral.
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Maggie Maclean - Canon Missioner

Maggie is responsible for Mission and Engagement at York Minster.
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Tim Goode - Canon for Nurture & Discipleship

Tim oversees pastoral care at York Minster.
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James Milne - Canon Precentor

James is responsible for liturgy and worship at York Minster.
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