Vacancies

Pangburn Window (Stained Glass) - Tender Opportunity 

Up to £30,000 (including VAT)

The Dean and Chapter of Chester Cathedral are commissioning a design made in stained glass to be displayed in a recess above the main entrance of 30 St Werburgh Street, a property that was formerly the site of the Abbot and then Bishop's Palace, later the King’s School in the 1880s, and until recently the City Centre branch of Barclays Bank. This building has now been returned to Chester Cathedral and will be used to improve the facilities and offer the Cathedral is able to make to the local and visiting communities. The main entrance leads onto St Werburgh Street and is proximate to the Cathedral’s General Visitor Entrance and Great West Doors.  This door is anticipated to become the principal door into the Cathedral’s visitor interpretation space, box office, and admissions area. The design should represent the spiritual purpose of the Cathedral but should not present a barrier to entry for people of all faiths and none. One of the aims the Cathedral has for its use of the former school building is to establish a confident church presence in the City Centre. Preference will be given to designs that are, in the interests of the assessors, contemporary, invitational, inspirational, and eye-catching.

The invitation to tender can be found here with supplementary photographs available here.

Deadline for submission: Friday 7 February 2025 
 

Non-Executive Member for Chester Cathedral Chapter

Our non-executive trustees (known as our non-executive Chapter members) are a small team of dedicated individuals who are willing to support and guide our senior executive team. We aim for a team of people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of different skills and experience to be 'critical friends' to the Executive Team in all areas of Cathedral life. The Chapter plays a critical part in the implementation of our strategic plan. Our plan takes account of the needs of our community and our many stakeholders, making the most of our unique position within the Diocese and ensuring the continued sustainability of the Cathedral. The Chapter meets roughly every two months for around four hours, plus additional strategy days.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19 January 2025 

To learn more and apply please visit the job portal here

Food and Beverage Supervisor

The Cathedral is looking to recruit a full time Food and Beverage Supervisor to join a vibrant team of staff and volunteers. The role will be based in the Cathedral's award winning Refectory and will suit someone looking to take the next step in their hospitality career with previous experience supervising the work of others. You will have previous experience of the food and beverage sector and have confidence in contributing to Cathedral sales and cost control, and have or be willing to be trained to Food Hygiene Level 3. You will also need to be able to work flexibly on a rota basis including on evenings and weekends.

Please note will be considering applications on a rolling basis. 

To learn more about this exciting role and apply please visit the job portal here

Tenor Lay Clerk

£8,500 per annum.
We are recruiting for a Tenor Lay Clerk to join the team of six Lay Clerks who form a part of the Cathedral Choir.

Download the Job Description here.

To apply, complete a enhanced application form and send, along with a covering letter to [email protected]. We will be considering applications on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.