Head of Security (37.5 hrs)

Job & Person Description

The Cathedral is looking to recruit a full time Head of Security, an integral part of the Estates and Facilities team. Their primary role is to execute duties that create and sustain a safe and secure environment for staff, volunteers and all visitors to the Cathedral and its Precincts, whilst protecting the Cathedral assets from damage, misuse or theft. The successful candidate will report directly to the Estates and Facilities Manager, reviewing weekly schedules and priorities. The role also includes supervision of a small security team, to include rota preparation and tasking, performance management and ensuring the team is operating well.

The role is visitor-facing and, as a member of the Cathedral team, represents the Cathedral to the public, so conduct, manner and behaviour should at all times reflect our core values; Joyfulness, Generosity, Inclusivity & Integrity, ensuring that visitors are made to feel very welcome. Creating a positive visitor experience is of great importance in this role.

Applications should consist of a completed digital application form and Equality and Diversity survey, both can be found below. Full CV and covering letter should be attached to the form.

For a confidential and informal discussion please contact the Cathedral’s Estates and Facilities Manager, Tom Küpper, efm@peterborough-Cathedral.org.uk, 01733 355306

Deadline: Noon Thursday 11th April 2024

Interviews: Monday 15th April 2024

Cathedral Head Verger (37.5 hrs)

Job Person & Description

The Cathedral is to recruit a Head Verger is to lead the Verging Team in the daily running of the Cathedral, ensuring the highest standards are met for all services, including presentation, welcome and safety and maintaining the dignity of the Cathedral as a place of worship.  

This is a diverse, demanding and rewarding role which requires flexibility, initiative and excellent people skills. The duties are of a broad nature and the post-holder will be expected to recognise this and respond to the challenge of what is a dynamic role. They will lead by example, creating, inspiring and overseeing a high performing, hard-working team.  It should be noted that there is a significant amount of physical work to be undertaken as Head Verger; it is therefore a requirement that the successful candidate will be physically fit.

The Head of Operations is the line manager, but the Head Verger will also work closely with the Canon Precentor in liturgical matters and the presentation of the Cathedral floor.

Please email Maria Elsey at operations@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk for a confidential chat about the role.

The role is visitor-facing and, as a member of the Cathedral team, represents the Cathedral to the public, so conduct, manner and behaviour should at all times reflect our core values; Joyfulness, Generosity, Inclusivity & Integrity, ensuring that visitors are made to feel very welcome. Creating a positive visitor experience is of great importance in this role.

Please apply using the application form available on our website and ensure you attach a covering letter, outlining why you believe you would excel in this role. 

Please send them to the Dean’s P.A by e-mail to the following address: dean.pa@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk  to be received no later than midnight on 30th April 2024.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 7th May 2024 in Peterborough.

Application Forms

Cathedral Application Form

Equality and Diversity Form