35 hours/5days per week on a rota system
12 month contract (with possibility of extension)
7.5% pension contribution by St James’s with .5 contribution
by the employee; 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
St James’s Church draws together a diverse set of activities, projects and aspirations as part of its life as an Anglican parish church in central London. The congregation is a gathered and highly committed community of people who value diversity and inclusion as core values.
The successful applicant will need to have good communication and practical skills. They will be open, energetic, willing to learn, have a strong ability to work as part of a team and in sympathy with the church’s aims and ethos – refer to website www.sjp.org.uk
Previous Verger experience, technical skills with sound systems and live streaming advantageous but not essential.
Main responsibilities: To service events taking place at St James’s and
keep the church and site clean, tidy, safe, secure and welcoming for all users.
St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Full role description and including application details (referee information required) can be downloaded at: www.sjp.org.uk/jobs
Closing date for applications: midday Thursday 12th October 2023
Interviews: Thursday 19th October 2023 (will include a tour of the site)
Closing date: 12 October 2023