Senior Verger – Chichester Cathedral
Full-time | £32,500 per annum | 40 hours per week
Chichester Cathedral is seeking a Senior Verger to join our dedicated team, playing a key role in the daily life of this vibrant and historic Cathedral. Working closely with the Head Verger, you will help ensure the Cathedral is presented at its very best at all times, providing a safe, sacred, and welcoming environment for worshippers, visitors, and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assisting in the management and motivation of the Verger team
- Supporting the smooth running of Cathedral services and events
- Helping maintain the safety, cleanliness, and presentation of the Cathedral
- Operating sound and livestreaming systems during services and events
- Ensuring health & safety and security procedures are upheld
Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has prior experience as a Verger
- Is physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks
- Possesses excellent communication and team leadership skills
- Has a calm, authoritative presence during busy or challenging moments
- Has (or is willing to complete) Church of England safeguarding and health & safety training
This is a permanent, full-time role based on a 5-day rota including some weekends. The post-holder must also be available to be on call two evenings a week and live within 15 minutes of the Cathedral.
Closing date for applications:
9am, Tuesday 8 July 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 16 July 2025
Verger – Chichester Cathedral
Part-time | 32 hours per week | £22,300 per annum (£27,875 FTE)
Chichester Cathedral is seeking a Part-Time Verger to join its committed team, ensuring the Cathedral remains a safe, sacred, and welcoming space for all who visit, worship, and work there.
As part of the Vergers’ team, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day operation of this historic Cathedral, supporting services, events, and the wider visitor experience.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Setting up and assisting at worship services and events
- Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment
- Supporting clergy, visitors, and volunteers
- Assisting with health and safety, including fire alarm testing and evacuations
- Operating sound and livestreaming systems (training provided)
Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is physically fit and confident in manual handling
- Has strong communication skills and a calm, welcoming presence
- Can use or learn to use technical equipment (e.g., audio-visual systems)
- Enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to help wherever needed
This is a permanent role working 32 hours per week across 5 days, including some weekends. You must be able to arrive within 15 minutes if on call, two evenings per week.
Closing date for applications:
9am, Tuesday 22 July 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 29 July 2025
To apply for either role please follow the link below:
https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/joining-our-vergers-team
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