Careers & Opportunities

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For more information, please contact humanresources@stpatrickscathedral.ie

Current vacancies are listed below.

• Retail Assistants x 2
• Workshop Facilitators (Music/Art/Drama/History)
• Safeguarding Trust Panel Member

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RETAIL ASSISTANT

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 2025, it is one of the most visited admission-charging tourist attraction in Dublin city.

 We have an immediate requirement for 2 Retail Sales Assistants, to join a busy team and assist with running the shop in the Cathedral.  This is a seasonal post running from the end of January 2026 right through the season until November 2026.

Weekly working hours will be 35 hours per week over 7 days.

The hourly rate of pay is €14-€15 per hour.

Additional hours may be required to be worked on an occasional basis.

MAIN DUTIES

The ideal and successful candidate will:

• Be a team player who will work closely with the Retail Supervisor and alongside colleagues all working towards a common goal.
• Ensure that the Cathedral retail operation runs efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure that visitors receive courteous, friendly, and professional assistance at all times.
• Seek and strive for excellence in all customer interactions.
• Ensure all cash and credit transactions are carried out accurately.
• Carry out visual merchandising and stock replenishment, as required.

• Other duties as directed by Cathedral management.

 CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

Essential

• Excellent Organisational skills.
• Previous retail experience.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• An ability to sell and interact with customers.
• Experience of cash and credit card handling procedures.
• A team player who is flexible and willing to work in different areas if required.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Cathedral’s commitment to Safeguarding.
• A positive (can do) attitude

Desirable

• Ideally 12 months previous retail experience.
• Experience in working in a built heritage environment.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to Barbara @humanresources@stpatrickscathedral.ie by close of business Friday 9^th January 2026.

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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.

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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 Kelley Bermingham & Safeguarding Designated Liaison Person) for further information.

Email: safeguarding@stpatrickscathedral.ie

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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.