Verger (full time) Derby, England
Job description
This is a very varied and exciting opportunity to join a growing team. Vergers play a key role in the daily practical function of the Cathedral as a place of worship and for many other roles and activities which it serves. A vergers’ work is diverse and interesting and they hold much responsibility; from preparing for services, to welcoming performers and managing large audiences, to dealing with those in greatest need.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1: Liturgical and Ceremonial Duties, including Special Services
- Support the Cathedral clergy and other key personnel with all preparations needed for all who join the Cathedral’s worship, including weddings, funerals, civic events and special services; within the building or those who are online.
- Verge at ceremonial occasions.
- To lead Morning and Evening prayer when required.
- To oversee the operation of all technical equipment used for the recording and streaming of audio and visual. Ensure equipment is regularly tested and the team are trained on how to use the system.
- Ensure all liturgical furniture, plate, ornaments and vestments are maintained in the highest order.
- Supporting the Head Verger to manage the procurement and storage of cleaning supplies and all materials needed for the presentation of services.
3: Welcome and Hospitality
- Work alongside welcome team and other colleagues to ensure a consistently high level of welcome is given to visitors to Derby Cathedral.
- Act as the first point of contact to those who are in need or distress, signposting them to appropriate sources of support where necessary and liaising with Head Verger as required.
- Liaise with Canon for Community Learning and Commercial Manager, and others, to provide excellent experiences for school groups, tourists, and other visitors.
4: Events and Logistics
- Offer a professional service to all events organisers.
- Ensure the building is appropriately set up for all events, being aware of Cathedral ethos, sensitivities, and health and safety policies. This includes ensuring the appropriate staging and any other furniture is set up according to the Prep Sheet.
5: Health and Safety
- To follow all health and safety policies, including fire safety, health and safety records, and accident books, are accurately maintained.
- To play a role in for ensuring that the Cathedral is kept in a safe order and any hazards are reported to the Head Verger.
6: Maintenance
- Participate in annual fire inspection and action any recommendations.
- Ensure the Cathedral is clean and presented to the highest standards at all times and play a role in ensuring completion of cleaning rota at all times.
7: Security
- To open and lock up the Cathedral building on a rota basis.
- Pay attention to the security of the building and everyone in it, moving towards problems and taking responsibility to resolve them.
8: Safeguarding
- Play a role in promoting a healthy culture, actively encouraging a safe environment for all.
- Have an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the Cathedral’s safeguarding policies and practices and ensuring compliance.
- Ensure the appropriate logging and reporting of all safeguarding incidents follow the correct process.
- Provide supervision for those on Safeguarding Agreements and bring any concerns to the attention of the Head Verger and Safeguarding Lead.
Pension - Proposed employer contribution of up to 9% to be confirmed for full time position
Working time - Full time - 40 hours per week over 7 days. Shift working required.
Holidays: - 33 days (inc Bank Holidays) annual leave entitlement each year. Some Bank Holiday working is required.
This appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing Date - Noon on 13thJuly 2023
Interviews - Provisionally – 21st July 2023
To apply please contact [email protected] for an application pack or visit https://derbycathedral.org/about/vacancies/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,672.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby, DE1 3GP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/07/2023
