Rochester Cathedral Assistant Verger This role is permanent. Hours: The role is part time 20 hours per week. Pay: The salary is £12.60 per hour (£13,104 per annum) Deadline: Midnight Tuesday 17 March 2026 About the role The Assistant Verger will contribute to the worship and mission of Rochester Cathedral by supporting the Head Verger and the Deputy Head Verger, and, under their direction to work as a supportive member of the Cathedral Vergers and Cleaning Team. The Verger Team is responsible for the general care, security and presentation of the Cathedral, building on a day-to-day basis as well as for the more traditional liturgical duties. Vergers have a front-line role in welcoming all visitors and users of the Cathedral and responding to their needs. The Vergers work closely with the Music Department, which is responsible for the majority of the services in the Cathedral, and with other staff or organisations arranging events in the Cathedral, with the intention being the efficient and coordinated management and delivery of these services and events. A key role of the Assistant Verger is to unlock and lock the Cathedral on a rotational basis, covering the routine services at the beginning and end of each day, throughout the week. All Vergers are required to share in covering for all Services and Events throughout the year., whether within or outside normal working hours and the regular rota will include work at the weekends. All Vergers are expected to be available for major services such as ordinations, Easter and Christmas. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please email Joseph Miller (joseph.miller@rochestercathedral.org) and he will arrange a suitable time for a telephone conversation. How to apply For further information, job description, person specification and application pack please visit the Cathedral’s website: https://www.rochestercathedral.org/work-with-us Application forms must be completed in full and emailed to: recruitment@rochestercathedral.org Rochester Cathedral is committed to Safer Recruiting and working practices in line with the Church of England Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance document 2021.