Dean of Wakefield

The Dean of Wakefield is the head (primus inter pares – first among equals) and chair of the chapter of canons, the ruling body of Wakefield Cathedral. The dean and chapter are based at the Cathedral Church of All Saints Wakefield. Before 2000 the post was designated as a provost, which was then the equivalent of a dean at most English cathedrals. The cathedral is one of three co-equal mother churches of the Diocese of Leeds and a seat of the Bishop of Leeds. The current dean is Simon Cowling.

Provosts

 * 1931–1932 William MacLeod
 * 1933–1962 Noel Hopkins
 * 1962–1971 Philip Pare
 * 1972–1982 John Lister
 * 1982–1997 John Allen
 * 1997–2000 George Nairn-Briggs (became Dean)

Deans

 * 2000–2007 George Nairn-Briggs
 * 2007 – 26 November 2017 Jonathan Greener (became Dean of Exeter)
 * 2017–2018 (Acting) Tony Macpherson, Sub Dean & Canon Pastor
 * 29 September 2018 – present Simon Cowling