Introduction

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible to the Head Verger and take a leading role in supervising the verger team, including volunteers, to ensure the smooth operation of the Cathedral building at all times.
• Work with the Head Verger, to ensure a warm welcome is given to all visitors to the Cathedral; including those attending services of worship, events, other activities or meetings.
• Assist with the regular weekly cleaning schedule of all areas of the Cathedral and precinct – including non-public areas – to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained.
• Assist with the identification of maintenance and repair needs in the Cathedral and precinct, undertake everyday maintenance checks and tasks and work with the Head Verger to ensure that the Cathedral’s maintenance plan is monitored and that tasks are completed in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Undertake duties to ensure that the Cathedral precinct and grounds are well maintained and kept clean and tidy.
• Assist with the maintenance of security and health and safety measures within the Cathedral and precinct, and, as required, respond to emergency situations, liaising with senior staff and the emergency services.
• Assist with the proper and economic operation of the lighting and sound systems for services, events and every day requirements.
• Assist with the proper operation of intruder and fire detection alarm systems.
• When necessary, liaise with external service providers and contractors to schedule and oversee inspections and other works being undertaken in the Cathedral and precinct.
• Liaise with the Head Verger to ensure services in the Cathedral are prepared for properly, with correct vestments, altar furnishings, service books, silverware and furnishings in place, and that all items used in services and events are appropriately cared for and maintained.
• Assist the Head Verger and members of the clergy and congregation, and, as processional verger, undertake necessary ceremonial and liturgical duties.
• Support and/or supervise the set up/ down for Cathedral services and events. This will include the movement and arrangement of furniture, erecting and dismantling of staging, liaising with other staff and volunteers to coordinate physical effort.
• In the Head Verger’s absence, act as the senior verger responsible for the Cathedral building and public safety during services and events – and when the Cathedral is open to the public.
• Attend such meetings with members of clergy, staff and volunteers as should be necessary, representing the verger team.
• Assist the Head Verger with administration and record keeping relating to the work of the verger team.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all clergy, staff and volunteers to help with the delivery of the Cathedral’s vision and strategy.
• Ensure effective communication with other team members in order to coordinate efforts.
• Be aware of, and follow all of the Cathedral’s policies and procedures, including that pertaining to the Safeguarding of all those who visit the Cathedral.