Key staff and associates

Susan looks after our Reception desk located in the new Hostry Visitor and Education Centre. She deals with enquiries from telephone callers and welcomes all those coming to visit members of staff in person.

Alan Kefford is responsible to Chapter and acts as its chief operating officer responsible for the day to day operations of the Cathedral, the Estate, and all commercial activities to include financial management. He assists Chapter in the development of strategic planning and attends all Chapter meetings. He is the overall manager for all staff subject to policy direction and input from Chapter.

Sue oversees the effective operational performance of the Visitor Experience within the Hostry, Shop and Refectory, providing leadership to a team of staff and volunteers working in these areas.

Julia Curtis is a Chartered Accountant with responsibility for Cathedral finances, working closely with the Chapter Steward. Julia is supported by a team of three staff, including Simon Howard, Assistant Finance Manager.

Angela Stevenson provides secretarial and administrative support to the Dean within the Cathedral Office administration team. She co-ordinates the Dean's appointments diary and is the principal point of contact for all enquiries to the Dean. Angela is also responsible for the production of the monthly Cathedral newsletter and compilation of the Cathedral's Events listings.

The Schools Officer works closely with the Community Learning Officer to help develop the cathedral’s thriving learning programmes across the whole age range with schools, and through family and community learning.

Gudrun Warren manages the modern theological and historical library collections. She is a Chartered Librarian. The library is open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30am - 4.30pm.