Meet The Team
From behind the scenes to front of house, our staff work hard to keep the Cathedral running.
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.
– 1 Corinthians 12:12
Our team of dedicated clergy and lay staff work hard behind the scenes to keep the Cathedral’s busy schedule of services, events and activities running, to maintain and take care of the building and to create a welcoming environment for all our visitors. Explore our latest opportunities to work with us!
Meet The Team
Natalie Gearing
Events & Venue Hire Manager
Natalie oversees a wide range of events that bring the Cathedral to life, creating memorable experiences for visitors and promoting the Cathedral as a vibrant cultural venue.
The Revd Canon Neil Patterson
Vice Dean
Vice-Dean Neil is responsible for pastoral care and the support and direction of volunteers in the life of the Cathedral, and deputises for the Dean.
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Paul Walton
Assistant Organist
Paul Walton accompanies and assists in the training of the Cathedral Choir, gives regular recitals, and directs the Cathedral Consort and the Cathedral Chamber Choir.
Roger Dubois
Head Verger and Sub-Sacrist
Roger is responsible for the Verger team who oversee the day-to-day running of the Cathedral’s services, concerts and events. Their responsibilities include; security, first aid, health and safety and the general maintenance and management of the Cathedral building and precincts.
Shivani Derrington
Operation Officer
Simon Hough
Director of Visitor Experience and Commercial Income
Simon has responsibility for the ways in which visitors interact with the Cathedral, including accessing worship, exhibits and displays. He offers insight into the Cathedral’s vision and mission, and works closely with volunteers and colleagues.
Sue Ince
Visitor Experience Assistant
Sue greets visitors as part of the front-of-house team, assisting with events and ensuring every visit is memorable.
Susie Beasley-Suffolk
Finance Director
Susie leads on financial strategy and planning across the Cathedral and its trading subsidiary. She plays a key role in shaping long-term sustainability and providing active leadership across the organisation.
Tatjana Ljujić
Cathedral Curate / Minor Canon
Tatjana supports worship, school ministry, and pastoral care at the Cathedral. She works with civic bodies, charities, and interfaith partners across Bristol on social justice work. She is developing a project to create inclusive Biblical illustrations for use in collective worship, and researches and writes in theology.
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