General Operative Supervisor (Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months)

Location: Durham Cathedral
Contract: FixedTerm
Salary: £22240.00 per annum
Hours: The normal weekly timetable is as follows, (subject to review): 37.5

Job description

Durham Cathedral is looking to appoint a General Operative Supervisor to work in this iconic World Heritage Site.  The post will join an established team in the Property Department to undertake and to supervise routine and emergency maintenance work in and around the Cathedral and precinct.  The post-holder must have some experience working within the construction industry, experience of line management and be able to work at heights.

 

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend a tour of the Cathedral on the day of the interview which will include accessing the higher levels in the Cathedral.
 

Please note that this role is a 6 month fixed term contract only.

 

For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Property Department on 0191 378 7145.

 

If you have the required experience, please download an application pack;

 

Application Form
Job Description
Application Guidence Notes
Employee Benefits
Values & Purpose Leaflet

 

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: Midnight 18th August 2019
Date for Interviews: TBC

Advertised from: 29 July 2019
Closing date for receipt of completed application: 18 August 2019

Visitor Desk Assistants (Fixed Term Contracts - 2 Years)

Location: Durham Cathedral
Contract: FixedTerm
Salary: See Below
Hours: The normal weekly timetable is as follows, (subject to review): See Below

Job description

Please note there are currently 2 vacancies.
Both vacancies are Fixed Term Contracts, for 2 years only, starting from September/October 2019.

Hours:
Post 1: 20 Hours (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 10am - 3pm)
Post 2: 17.5 Hours (Thursday, Friday 10am - 3pm & Saturday 9:15am - 5:15pm)

Salary:
Post 1: £9464 per annum
Post 2: £8281 per annum

 

The Cathedral Office is seeking 2 part time Visitor Desk Assistants.  The Cathedral operates the Visitor Desk to create a professional and efficient response to visitors.  It works in tandem with the volunteer Stewards and Guides who provide a welcome and information service to all.  The post-holder will assist in the daily operation of the Visitor Desk, including encouraging visitors to donate to the Cathedral, the sale of exhibition & events tickets, tours, guide books and as well as signposting and information to visitors to the Cathedral. The role is based both behind the Visitor Desk and in front in a queue manager role.

For further information and an informal discussion about this position please contact Simone Martin (Visitor Desk Team Leader).

 

To apply, please download the application pack below;

Application Form
Application Guidence Notes
Job Description
Employee Benefits
Values and Purpose Leaflet

 

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: 11.59pm, Monday 19^th August 2019

Shortlisting Date: w/c 19th August 2019

Interview Date: Wednesday 4^th September 2019

 

Advertised from: 30 July 2019
Closing date for receipt of completed application: 19 August 2019

Casual Retail Assistant

Location: Durham Cathedral
Contract: Casual
Salary: £9.10 per hour
Hours: The normal weekly timetable is as follows, (subject to review): Part-time

Job description

Durham Cathedral Trading Limited (The Cathedral Shop) is seeking to appoint a Casual Retail Assistant.  The shop is located in the western Undercroft to the rear of the Cathedral. It offers a wide range of gifts and books (it is the theological book stockist in the North East) to the many visitors coming to the Cathedral.  It plays a significant part in the activity of the Cathedral and contributes to supporting its work and conservation. The post-holder will work in an enthusiastic team and will assist in the daily operation of the Shop, including the maximisation of sales and the highest standard of customer service. Hours of work as required. The postholder must have the flexibility to work Saturdays and Sundays as well as Monday to Friday.

For further information and an informal discussion about this position please contact Lynne Yard, the Retail Manager.

 

Download an Application Pack:

Application Form

Application Guidance Notes

Job Advert

Job Profile

Employee Benefits

Values and Purpose Leaflet

 

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: Midnight, Monday 2^nd September 2019

Shortlisting Date: Thursday 5^th September

Interview Date: Friday 13^th September

Preferred start date: As soon as possible    

Advertised from: 14 August 2019
Closing date for receipt of completed application: 02 September 2019