Current Vacancies
Lichfield Cathedral Verger
Hours: 42 hours per week excluding lunch break worked over 5 days to include most Sundays
Salary: £23,046 with an appropriate deduction if accommodation is required
Closing Date: 3 November 2019
Interview Date: 12 November 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 Verger to join the Verger team as we seek to fulfil our strategic plan. The Verger team 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
- With a can-do approach?
- Who relishes a challenge?
- Who works to high standards?
- Who can 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?
If you have some relevant experience 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 as will a career progression 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 Disclosure 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