Seasonal Visitor Desk Assistant
Location: Durham Cathedral
Contract: FixedTerm
Salary: £8.75 per hour
Hours: The normal weekly timetable is as follows, (subject to review): 26
Job description
The Cathedral Office is seeking to appoint a Seasonal Visitor Desk Assistant. 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).
Please note this role is Fixed Term - from mid March 2019 to 31st October 2019
The Application Pack for the role consists of various documents, please download each document using the links below:
Application Form
Application Guidance Notes
Job Description
Employee Benefits
Values and Purpose Statement
Interview Date: 6th March 2019
Advertised from: 05 February 2019
Closing date for receipt of completed application: 20 February 2019
Residentiary Canon: Canon Pastor
Location: Durham Cathedral
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 27,703 per annum
Hours: The normal weekly timetable is as follows, (subject to review): Full-time
Job description
The Bishop and Chapter are looking for an influential and inspirational Canon Pastor who will play a vital and strategic role in enhancing the governance, leadership and liturgical life of the Cathedral.
At ‘the best Cathedral on planet earth’ we are seeking a colleague who will care for and grow our regular worshippers in faith and in numbers; oversee the work of our Education (Learning & Outreach) and Library & Collections teams; and head up student ministry at the Cathedral which founded Durham University.
You will possess proven theological, strategic and leadership capability and will be passionate about our core purpose, committed to enabling the whole Cathedral community to live our values, deliver our strategic objectives and fulfil our vision.
As a member of Chapter you will draw upon your substantial experience of working at Board level and will work collaboratively with colleagues to build upon the foundations already laid in corporate governance, financial sustainability and project management.
Thriving on working closely with a talented management team of professionals in their own field, you will use your successful track record of strategic and operational leadership, complemented by your personal skills and presence, to engage, influence and inspire those with whom you work. With your energy and resilience you will apply the experience that you have gained as an experienced pastor to work in partnership with relevant agencies; grow our regular worshippers in faith and in numbers; lead our Education (Learning & Outreach) and Library & Collections teams; and work with colleagues to foster ministry among Durham’s student community.
Being a ‘mission-shaped’ person of prayer, who is theologically articulate and who possesses the ability to stimulate through intelligent preaching, you will be influential in the mission of the Cathedral and play a key role in its liturgical life.
If you aspire to be a key leader in the future of ‘Britain’s Favourite Cathedral’ (2017), part of the Durham UNESCO World Heritage Site, then we would love to hear from you.
Should you wish to have a confidential discussion about this role, please call Ian Hunter, Head of HR&OD in the first instance on (0191) 386 4266, who will make the appropriate arrangements.
For more information and how to apply please go to:
https://pathways.churchofengland.org/job/pathways/803/residentiary-canon-canon-pastor
Closing date for receipt of completed application form: Sunday 3rd March 2019
Shortlisting date: w/c 4th March 2019
Selection Event dates: Monday 18th March 2019; and Tuesday 19th March 2019
Start date: Autumn 2019
Advertised from: 08 February 2019
Closing date for receipt of completed application: 03 March 2019
Electrician
Location: Durham Cathedral
Contract: Permanent
Salary: TBC
Hours: The normal weekly timetable is as follows, (subject to review): Full-time
Job description
Job Title: Electrician
Location: Durham Cathedral
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part-time/job share may be considered)
Salary: Dependant on Experience
Durham Cathedral is looking to appoint a fully qualified and experienced electrician to work in this iconic World Heritage Site. This newly vacant post will join an established team in the Property Department to undertake routine and emergency maintenance and installation works. The post-holder must be qualified in 17/18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 2008, have experience in a wide range of installations 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.
Application Form
Application Guidance Notes
Job Description
Employee Benefits
Values and Purpose
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 24th February 2019
Shortlisting: week commencing 25th February 2019
Interview date: week commencing 4th March 2019
Advertised from: 07 February 2019
Closing date for receipt of completed application: 24 February 2019