Careers & Opportunities

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For more information, please contact humanresources@stpatrickscathedral.ie

Current vacancies are listed below.

• Cathedral Assistant & Guides
• Workshop Facilitators (Music/Art/Drama/History)
• Safeguarding Trust Panel Members

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CATHEDRAL ASSISTANT & GUIDES – Seasonal

Fixed Term Contract

We are recruiting for a number of Cathedral Assistant & Guides to provide support during this season beginning as soon as possible and ideally starting mid February right though to November 2025.  Weekly working hours will total 40, paid on the basis of €14.26 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 and additional Sunday rates will apply.

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;
• 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.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a tourist/heritage attraction
• Previous tour guiding experience

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to Barbara @humanresources@stpatrickscathedral.ie  before close of business on Monday Friday 31^st January 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.