Verger – Carlisle Cathedral
Part-time | £25.396 FTE (pro rata for part time) | 30 hours per week
Carlisle Cathedral is seeking to appoint an energetic Verger for cleaning and maintenance, and liturgical responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Head Verger, the role is key at ensuring worship and events within the Cathedral and Fratry runs smoothly. This involves the implementation of general and specific requirements during services, making sure the building is a place of welcome for visitors and users ensuring the safety for all who enter the Cathedral buildings
Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a team player. Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills; willing to take the initiative and get things done with a positive ‘can-do’ approach.
- Ability to work as a flexible and enthusiastic team member both across the Cathedral, coupled with an ability to work independently and exercise individual initiative as required.
- Able to multitask, deliver within deadlines and work with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a welcoming approach and the confidence to deal with people from all walks of life.
- Present a calm and friendly disposition.
- Adaptable and flexible in your approach to work.
- Ability to work unsociable hours, including weekends and evenings.
- Ability to uphold and conform to the requirements of the Cathedral’s Safeguarding policies.
This is a Part-Time, full-time role based on a 5-day rota over 7 days.
Closing date for applications: to be emailed to Elinor Tredgett, HR Officer hr@carlislecathedral.org.uk
23.59pm, Saturday 31 January 2026
Interview date: TBC, February 2026
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