Current Vacancies
Dean’s Verger
Hours: 42 hours per week excluding lunch break worked over 5 days to include most Sundays
Holidays: 35 days leave per annum (including public holiday allowance)
Salary: Up to £30,000pa with an appropriate deduction if accommodation is required
Closing Date: Monday 26 August 2019
Interview Date: Tuesday 3 September 2019
Lichfield Cathedral is entering an exciting stage of its 1300 year history. The Cathedral is continuing its journey to increase the number of active worshippers, double the number of visitors and develop an exciting programme of commercial events. Central to the delivery of our strategy is the Verger team, who through dedication, commitment, hard work and attention to detail will help bring this hidden Cathedral in the heart of the country to regional and national attention.
We are looking to appoint a Dean’s Verger to join and lead the Verger team as we seek to fulfil our strategic plan. The Dean’s Verger will be responsible for supporting the clergy team to carry out their priestly functions, including overseeing the delivery of the practical arrangements for services. They are also responsible for the day-to-day running of the Cathedral as a place of worship, venue for significant events and as a visitor attraction.
Are you a team player who will
- Motivate, enthuse and inspire your team and those around you?
- Lead by example?
- Set and maintain high standards?
- Work flexibly and respond to the demands of a busy environment?
Do you have
- Relevant experience?
- Excellent communication skills with people from all walks of life?
- An eye for detail?
- Sound working knowledge of Microsoft office packages?
- Knowledge of health and safety processes eg. risk assessments and maintenance contracts?
If you have some experience and are looking for the next step in your career and would like to work in the beautiful environment of the Cathedral and the Close then we would love to hear from you. Ongoing training will be available.
All applications should be on the Cathedral application form and sent together with a covering letter.
Full details and an application form can be downloaded below:
Job description
Application form
Voluntary Disclosure Form
For further details contact the Office Manager on 01543 306140 or email recruitment@lichfield-cathedral.org
Chapters Cafe - Cook
Hours: 25 hours per week excluding lunch break including alternate weekend working
Salary: From £9.00 - £9.48 per hour depending on experience
Holidays: 32 days per annum pro rata (including public holiday allowance)
Closing Date: Sunday 1 September 2019
Interview Date: Week commencing 9 September 2019
Lichfield Cathedral welcomes around 200,000 visitors a year, many of whom stop to enjoy the high quality food and drink in Chapters, the Cathedral Café in the Close. The café is open seven days a week for coffee, lunches and afternoon tea. Our menu boasts gluten free and homemade dishes using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients when possible. The Chapters catering team also cater for many Cathedral events including pre-concert meals and private functions on the premises. We are now looking to recruit a Cook to strengthen the team.
Are you
- A talented and ambitious cook with a real teamwork ethos?
- Passionate about food, trustworthy and take pride in all you do?
- Well organised?
Do you have
- An eye for detail?
- The ability to exceed guest expectations?
- Energy, drive and determination?
- A love of working with fresh produce?
- Ideas for menu creation?
- Excellent food hygiene and presentation standards?
The Cook will support the kitchen in all areas of food preparation and production, cleaning and ensuring high levels of service within the Cathedral’s guidelines and statutory requirements.
If you have some experience and are looking for the first/next step in your career and would like to work in the beautiful environment of the Cathedral Close then we would love to hear from you. Ongoing training will be available for the right candidate.
All applications should be on the Cathedral application form.
Full details and an application form can be downloaded below:
Application form
Job description
Voluntary Declaration Form
For further details, please contact the Office Manager on 01543 306140 or email recruitment@lichfield-cathedral.org
Safeguarding
Lichfield Cathedral is committed to equal opportunities and to the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults, and the care and nurture of children within our church communities. We will carefully select, train and support all those with any responsibility within the organisation, in line with Safer Recruitment principles.
For further details, please contact the Office Manager on 01543 306140 or email recruitment@lichfield-cathedral.org