Contract
Permanent
Salary
£13.04 per hour.
Hours per week
16 hours per week. Sunday 1pm – 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7am – 10am.
Deadline for applications
Monday 2 November 2026, 9am.
Job Description
Working as part of an established cleaning team, the post holder will carry out a full range of cleaning duties including the cleaning of public and staff lavatories, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping in the Cathedral, Claustral buildings and offices.
Durham Cathedral is an active place of worship, serving the people of Durham and the wider North East. We are also a world-leading tourism destination, being part of the Durham World Heritage Site. Embedded within our community and the region which we serve, working at Durham Cathedral is professionally stimulating and rewarding.
Timeline
Advertised from: Monday 19 October 2026
Closing date for receipt of completed application form: Monday 2 November, 9am
Interview date: Tuesday 10 November at Durham Cathedral.
Who works here?
Our dedicated clergy and staff, supported by around 450 volunteers, support our mission as we welcome over 400,000 visitors each year.
Staff benefits
In addition to an employees' salary and leave entitlement, benefits include an optional healthcare scheme including discounted gym membership and links to discounts at local market places.
