Job Title: Hindu Temple Religious Worker (non-pastoral role) – Vaishnavaite Priest
Number of positions: 1
Job Reference: REWVA082025
Location: Shri Venkateswara Balaji Temple of UK, 101 Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3DU
Salary: £24,762.00 to £24,800.00 per annum
Date advert started: 06.08.2025
Closing date: 05.09.2025
Reports to: Temple Manager
Type of position: Full-time, 24 months fixed term
Hours per week: 39.0 (Regular hours)
Temple Background
Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple in Tividale is a prominent Hindu temple in the UK, spread over approximately 30 acres, with various shrines and facilities. Over 20 years, it has grown to become the largest of its kind in the UK and Europe, serving as a vibrant hub for the Hindu community and recognized as a leading Hindu institution in the country. Website: www.venkateswara.org.uk
Key Responsibilities & Duties
1. Perform all Pooja (prayers), Abishekam (bath to deities), and assist with other ceremonies according to temple traditions. These rituals do not involve preaching or leading a congregation.
2. Maintain cleanliness and order at the deities and altars, including polishing, flower disposal, arranging deity clothing, washing towels, and organizing storage cupboards daily.
3. Contribute to the organization’s growth by providing quality service to meet the culinary needs of devotees during festivals and auspicious occasions.
4. Carry out additional reasonable religious duties as requested by the office manager, chairman, or other designated representatives.
5. Adhere to temple rules, processes, procedures, and policies.
The Individual
* Must have Brahmin lineage of priesthood.
* Possess Vaikhanasa Agama Bhattacharya, Vaikhanasa Agamapravesha, Vaikhanasa Agamavara, or equivalent certification.
* Have recognized training in Hindu Vedas and Agamas acceptable to the selection panel.
* Capable of conducting Poojas in both Saivaite and Vaishnavaite traditions.
* Exemplary character appropriate for a Hindu Temple Religious Worker.
Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to:
The Temple Manager
temple@venkateswara.org.uk
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