The Dean of Southwark is the head (primus inter pares – first among equals) and chair of the chapter of canons, the ruling body of
Southwark Cathedral. The dean and chapter are based at the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Saviour and Saint Mary Overie in
Southwark. Before 2000 the post was designated as a
provost, which was then the equivalent of a
dean at most
English cathedrals. The cathedral is the mother church of the
Anglican Diocese of Southwark and seat of the
Bishop of Southwark. The current dean
Mark Oakley, was installed on 3rd December 2023.