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For more information, please contact humanresources@stpatrickscathedral.ie

Current vacancies are listed below.

  • Organ Scholar (2024/25 Academic Year)
  • Cathedral Assistant & Guides
  • Workshop Facilitators (Music/Art/Drama/History)
  • Safeguarding Trust Panel Members

CATHEDRAL ASSISTANT & GUIDES – Seasonal
Fixed Term Contract

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral has been at the centre of our history and culture for over 800 years. Dating from the 13th Century and built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s is the national Cathedral of the Church of Ireland and is also one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. With over 600,000 visitors in 2023, it is the third most visited admission-charging tourist attraction in Dublin city.

We are recruiting for a number of Cathedral Assistant & Guides to provide support during this season beginning as soon as possible and ideally running through until November 2024. Weekly working hours will total 40, paid on the basis of €13.78 per hour. Part – time options also will be considered.
The role operates on a shift basis (five over seven day roster) between the hours of 08.00 and 20:00. Occasional additional hours will be required and in respect of which overtime will be paid.

MAIN DUTIES

• Ensuring a warm welcome to worshippers and visitors to the Cathedral;
• Working at the Welcome Desks, duties include operating the till, welcoming visitors, managing visitor flow, handing out information leaflets and other related duties;
• Conducting guided tours of the Cathedral, gaining a good knowledge of the Cathedral and its history, and passing this on to visitors;
• Being a welcoming presence to worshippers and visitors at the Cathedral gates while worship is in progress;
• Assisting Cathedral management in delivery of successful events including (but not limited to) services, concerts and graduation ceremonies;
• Assisting at the Cathedral’s Gift Shop.
• Other duties as directed by Cathedral management.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent customer service skills – you will have a confident, positive and professional approach;
• Experience of working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• A team player who is willing to work in different areas if required;
• Experience of cash and credit card handling procedures;
• Reliable and flexible.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to Barbara @humanresources@stpatrickscathedral.ie before close of business on Monday Friday 12th April 2024

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Organ Scholar (2024/25 Academic Year)

The organ scholarship at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral runs annually from 1st September to 30th June. It provides an organ student with the experience of working in a Cathedral music department, offering the opportunity to develop and extend his or her skills in service playing, choir accompaniment and other relevant areas.

Further details can be found by clicking HERE.

To apply, please send a curriculum vitae and covering letter to Stuart Nicholson to arrive by the closing date of 23 February 2024, including the names of two referees, one of whom should be able to comment in detail on your musical ability. Your application should be sent by email to music@stpatrickscathedral.ie

 


Workshop Facilitators (Music/Art/Drama/History)

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is seeking to develop a panel of freelance Workshop Facilitators to deliver workshops to schools and family audiences. They may also work with the Education Department to develop other activities for young visitors. Facilitators will be paid a fee on a per-session basis. The frequency of sessions will depend on demand. Though music, art, and drama have been highlighted, if prospective candidates have ideas about other subjects which might work well in the Cathedral’s Education Programme, please do recommend this.

For more information and how to apply, please visit the Workshop Facilitators news post.


Safeguarding Trust Panel Members

Voluntary / Governance

Under the constitution of the Church of Ireland, each individual church and cathedral is required to have a Safeguarding Trust Panel (STP) chaired by the incumbent. In Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, this Panel forms a subcommittee of the Board and is chaired by the Dean. The Panel has a role in the oversight and support of the Safeguarding Officer and in supporting the Safeguarding Officer in ensuring implementation of the Cathedral’s bespoke Child Protection Policy.

We are looking for volunteers to join the Safeguarding Trust Panel. The Panel meets approximately every two months in a hybrid (online/in person) manner. People with previous experience working with children or in any other safeguarding-related context are strongly encouraged to put themselves forward.

For more information, please contact Clark Brydon (Education & Safeguarding Officer) for further information.

Email: safeguarding@stpatrickscathedral.ie


Safe Recruitment

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is committed to ensuring it provides a safe, caring, and supportive environment for all.

As part of this, all successful candidates for employment and volunteering opportunities will be required to undergo comprehensive safer recruitment protocols before commencing their role. These may include – but are not limited to – Garda Vetting, international police criminal records checks, reference checks, and safeguarding training.

For more information about safeguarding at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, visit the Safeguarding page.