Cath leads the Communications and Marketing Team and oversees the cathedral's communications, marketing, digital channels, media relations and brand across all cathedral platforms, including the website, social media and PR.
Cath plays a key role in supporting the delivery of Vision 2033 through strategic communications and storytelling. Working closely with colleagues across the cathedral, she helps share the cathedral's mission, priorities and impact with audiences. Cath leads on brand and tone of voice, as well as internal communications and communications that support fundraising and development.
Background:
Cath joined Durham Cathedral in 2026 as Head of Communications and Marketing. She is passionate about helping people connect with heritage, history and faith through meaningful and engaging communications.
Before joining the cathedral, Cath held senior communications and marketing roles across the heritage, culture and tourism sectors, leading campaigns and audience engagement for historic organisations, visitor attractions and destination marketing organisations.
Cath began her career in museums and heritage and holds a Master's degree in the Archaeology of Buildings from the University of York and a Diploma in Professional Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.