Canons' Verger
Work Terms:
Full Time
Application Deadline:
9th October, 2024
Interview Date:
28 October 2024
Work Terms:
Full Time
Job Details:
The role is varied and in a typical day you might prepare vestments and vessels, participate in an act of worship, clean the cathedral, move furniture, change light fittings, help performers to set up for a concert, offer a friendly word of welcome to pilgrims, provide first aid to a visitor, attend to people in need, or engage with someone whose behaviour is inappropriate or challenging.
As well as being comfortable with the supervisory pastoral, practical and ceremonial aspects of the Canons’ Verger role, we are seeking someone who has the aptitude to develop their technical skills, with support and training, so that they can operate our complex computerised systems for sound, lighting and live-streaming.
Hereford Cathedral is a living church, and applicants should be in close sympathy with our Christian mission and ministry.
The working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday. This full-time position offers a salary of £26,700 per annum with a non-contributory pension scheme. Rent-free accommodation is provided within the cathedral grounds.
The post is permanent and is subject to a six-month probation period. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and will also require a satisfactory enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check.
For full details and how to apply, please click on the link to Hereford Cathedral Vacancies and download the job pack