Careers & Opportunities

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, Gold-certified Employer Excellence and many other awards to date.

For more information, please contact humanresources@stpatrickscathedral.ie

Current vacancies are listed below.

• Accounts Assistant
• Workshop Facilitators (Music/Art/Drama/History)
• Safeguarding Trust Panel Member

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Accounts Assistant (Part-time)

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 this year.

We are delighted to be be adding to our team and now have a opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic team.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the purpose of the role is to provide support in all aspects of accounts related activities.

The position is open initially for a fixed-term of 12 months. Hours will be on a part-time basis and the proposed working arrangement will be 20 hours per week. The working arrangements as to how the 20 hours are made up can be part-time over 5 mornings or over 3 days per week.

 Main Responsibilities:

1. Manage the timely and accurate input of tour and event company attendances
2. Process (on a daily basis) tour vouchers and prepare and issue monthly invoices, as required
3. Prepare and issue debtor statements on monthly basis
4. Follow-up on outstanding payments and escalate unresolved issues to the Finance Manager
5. Process credit applications for new business as required
6. Continuously look for opportunities for process improvements and controls
7. Be a team player with a can do attitude
8. Other reasonable duties as directed by our Finance Manager

Candidate Requirements: Essential

• 1 to 2 years’ relevant accounts experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• Ability to work in a busy Accounts dept working collaboratively with the Manager and other dept heads as and when required
• Reliable & self-motivation; someone who works equally well independently and as part of a team
• Accounts technician, Book keeping or similar qualification

Candidate Requirements: Desirable

• Previous experience working in the cultural/heritage industry
• Working knowledge of SAGE

Salary range: €35,000 – €40,000 per annum (to be pro-rated based on part-time hours)

To apply, please send your CV with covering letter to Barbara at humanresources@stpatrickscathedral.ie  before close of business on Wednesday 24^th December 2025.

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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.