Cathedral Sacristan Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent Working hours: 30 hours per week, to be worked over 5 days per week including every Sunday and some Saturdays. Some evening working may also be required. Location: Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, 250 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5LE Salary and benefits: £14,820 per annum (actual), 25 holidays plus bank holidays (subject to pro-rata) and 5 Diocesan closure days, employers pension scheme.

About: The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist (Salford Cathedral) not only serves as the seat of the Bishop of Salford and therefore the Mother Church of the Diocese of Salford but also continues to serve as the parish church for the local Catholic community, which is constantly evolving. The cathedral is a living house of prayer where Holy Mass and the sacraments of the Church are celebrated all year round. In 2020 the Cathedral Church and St Joseph’s, Ordsall formally amalgamated under the new parish name of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Joseph, which has brought our two communities together as one parish.

What we are looking for: The Cathedral has a varied role as a parish church, sacred space, and a place open for the community to visit. We are looking for a reliable person who can work well independently as well as within a team to coordinate the work of the Cathedral Sacristy supporting the smooth running of the liturgical and sacramental life of the church.

What you will need: The successful candidate will have good communication skills and be able to work with sensitivity in a Catholic environment. They will maintain high standards of cleanliness, health and safety and safeguarding.

The post-holder may have experience working with volunteers and good organisational skills are advantageous, however these are not essential as on-the-job training will be provided.

Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups and must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at https://www.csas.uk.net/procedures-manual/

Occupational requirement on the grounds of religion or belief: Due to the nature and duties of the role, it is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post-holder is a Practising Catholic, sympathetic to the aims and ideals of the Catholic Church.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 5th March 2021

To download an application pack please visit our website: https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/

If you have any queries about the role, please contact [email protected]

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