Visitor Operations Assistant (Part Time)

Part Time - 32 hours, 4 days per week, usually worked between Monday and Saturday

Fixed term for 6 months (with possibility of extension)

£20,604 – £22,941 (£22,536 – £25,092 FTE)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team at Gloucester Cathedral. As Visitor Operations Assistant you’ll be part of the team responsible for the daily running of one of the country’s most historic buildings. This is a varied, hands-on role which will involve key holder responsibilities for opening and closing the building, supervision of the Cathedral floor (including fire and security emergency response), assisting with the set-up of events and activities and day to day cleaning.

We’re looking for a hard working team-player who is able to offer reliability, practicality, attention to detail and the ability to adhere to Health and Safety guidelines. We welcome applications from individuals who may have less experience but who have a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and who can offer commitment, enthusiasm, resilience and plenty of common sense. Based within the wider Visitor Experience Department, you’ll also need excellent customer service skills and a polite and friendly manner when dealing with members of the public, hirers and other users of the building.

With over 350,000 visitors coming through the door each year, Gloucester Cathedral is a unique place and opportunities like this are rare, so if you are looking for a role where you come into contact with a wide variety of people, no day is exactly the same and you’re helping to look after a remarkable building for future generations, this could be the perfect job for you.

To submit your application please email the HR team at recruitment@glosdioc.org.uk with your completed application form before the closing date. Alternatively, please return your completed form to:  Recruitment, Church House, College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LY

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing date is 9am on Monday 4th September 2023

Interview date is Wednesday 13th September 2023