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Head Verger (full time employment contract)

£45,100 pa; 7.5% pension contribution by St James’s with 0.5% contribution by the employee; 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Central London

St James’s, Piccadilly is seeking someone to lead the Verger team (three Vergers) in ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day activities both in the church and across the wider site including maintaining a high standard of liturgical practice. The essential requirements are to have a strong understanding of the cycle of the church year and the liturgical practices that accompany it, to have demonstrable experience of having worked constructively in leading teams as well as being able to work independently, to have strong relationship building skills, to be computer literate and confident in administration. Previous experience as a Senior or Head Verger would be advantageous.

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+.

Closing date for applications is midday Friday 23 May 2025. Interviews will be held on-site at St James’s Piccadilly and are planned for Friday 30 May 2025. Aiming for a start date as soon as possible.