Part-time Facilities and Maintenance Assistant (fixed term) Deadline: Midday 14th August 2026
/Deadline MidDAY 14TH AUGUST 2026
We are seeking a part-time Facilities and Maintenance Assistant who will be responsible for the routine maintenance of the Cathedral’s facilities, the management of Health & Safety procedures and processes relating to the building, and the recording and livestreaming of services and events.
The Facilities and Maintenance Assistant supports the Head of Operations in the smooth operation of the Cathedral floor with particular responsibility for ensuring that the hard and soft facilities used in the operation of the Cathedral including the lighting system, sound and vision system and other IT systems are maintained and in good operational order.
All Cathedral employees are expected to work together to ensure that the Cathedral fulfils its mission.
This is a fixed term temporary role for 6 months but may be subject to extension.
A Basic DBS check will be required for this post.
Hours of work
The role is part time, 21 hours per week to be worked over 3 days with some flexibility. The role requires some out of hours working.
Salary
The salary is £14.40 per hour (£15,724.80 per annum) for 21 hours per week.
Applying for the role
Applications should be made using the application form below.
Download Recruitment Information and Job Description
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If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please email Colin Tolhurst, Head of Operations, (colin.tolhurst@rochestercathedral.org) and he will arrange a suitable time for a conversation.
We cannot accept CVs | No recruitment agencies please
Application forms must be completed in full and emailed to: recruitment@rochestercathedral.org stating ‘Facilities and Maintenance Assistant application’ in the subject box.
Rochester Cathedral is committed to Safer Recruiting and working practices in line with the Church of England Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance document 2026.
