Chapter & Staff

The Very Revd Chris Dalliston was installed as Dean of Peterborough in January 2018. Prior to taking up his appointment he was Dean of Newcastle for 14 years, where he oversaw significant improvements in the Cathedral’s facilities for visitors and worshippers, and led a partnership with the City Council and others to re-invigorate the historic heart of the city. Chris has his roots in the east of England.

Born near London, Tim lived his early life in the home counties and South Wales before moving to South Africa for three years.  The family returned and settled in Gloucestershire where Tim and his twin brother went to Wycliffe College.  On leaving school at 17 Tim spent some time in the USA before his degree in history at the University of Warwick.  He went straight from university to Ripon College Cuddesdon where he spent three years preparing for ordination.

Tim was ordained in Hereford in 1988.

The Chapter of Peterborough Cathedral are pleased to appoint Jack Pishhorn to the role of COO commencing January 2026.

Jack joins Peterborough Cathedral from North Northamptonshire, where he is Head of Culture, Tourism and Heritage and responsible for the development of the award-winning Chester House Estate, a nationally recognised heritage, tourism and community destination. He brings extensive operational and strategic experience from across the heritage, culture and rural tourism sectors, including senior roles at Sacrewell Farm and Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park. Across these organisations, Jack has delivered major capital projects, driven substantial increases in visitor numbers and commercial income and led large multi-disciplinary teams through periods of change and growth.

Helen was born in London as one of a triplet. She was schooled through the Catholic education system in Northampton. A talented sportswoman she ran for Northamptonshire and the Midlands before attending Bedford College where she was both 1st XI Hockey Captain and played for England Under 21. After the four-year course she qualified with a BEd [Hons] in Human Movement Studies. Her first teaching job was at St Edmund’s College, Ware. She then moved to work in a comprehensive school in Northamptonshire. With her marriage she moved to Cheshire working at the Queen’s School in Chester before returning to Northamptonshire, again with her husband’s job, to work at Wellingborough School. During this time, she completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. The majority of her teaching career was spent at The King’s (The Cathedral) School in Peterborough. She arrived as Head of Physical and Outdoor Education, became an Advanced Skilled Teacher (AST), Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral). During this time, she completed a National Qualification for Leadership (NPQH), a Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Studies (PGDPS) and a Masters in Education (MA). She is a Level III hockey coach and has coached local sides in the region.

Tom was born in Peterborough and has lived in the region for much of his life. He has built a career in cyber security, risk management, and IT leadership, working with both national and international organisations. He currently leads Cyber Security for a major UK accountancy and advisory firm, and previously held a senior governance role at a FTSE100 multinational group, supporting operational resilience across a diverse range of businesses.

A regular visitor to Peterborough Cathedral since childhood, Tom has long appreciated the history, serenity, and sense of continuity the building offers. He serves as a Church Warden in his local parish and became a member of the Cathedral Chapter in 2025, drawn by a desire to help preserve and sustain this important institution for future generations.

Tom brings a pragmatic, values-led approach to his role, combining technical and strategic expertise with a deep respect for tradition, heritage, and the Cathedral’s place in civic and community life.