St Paul's Cathedral - Property Maintenance Operative

Introduction

St Paul’s Cathedral is seeking a Property Maintenance Operative to help deliver day-to-day maintenance and operational support required across our historic site.

Working as part of the Property team, you will support the delivery of the Annual Works Programme through a wide range of practical duties, helping to maintain the Cathedral, its grounds and associated spaces to a high standard. This varied, hands-on role will include assisting with maintenance tasks, event set-ups and planned preventative maintenance activities within one of London’s most iconic working environments.

About the role:

Key responsibilities will include 

• Assist other trades by carrying out with labouring tasks
• Supporting the set-up and breakdown of Cathedral events
• Undertaking minor electrical and plumbing repairs
• Carrying out external maintenance across Cathedral grounds
• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Escorting contractors and external production teams
• Inputting data into the CAFM system
• Assisting with lifting and moving equipment and materials
• Maintaining tools and equipment where appropriate

This role will suit someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards and is comfortable working in a unique and historic environment.

About You:

• Flexible, dependable and willing to support a variety of operational activities
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to undertake physical duties, including lifting and working at heights
• Confident climbing staircases, including access routes to the Cathedral galleries
• Willing to undertake training, including health and safety training
• Friendly and professional when interacting with colleagues, contractors and visitors
• Proactive and able to use your initiative

Previous maintenance or labouring experience would be beneficial, though a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

What you’ll find here

We want St Paul’s to be a place where people feel supported, valued and able to thrive.

Alongside a meaningful role, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave - 33 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution 
• Life assurance (4x basic salary) 
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support 
• Cycle to Work scheme 
• Discounts in the Cathedral Shop 
• Discounts at Benugo in the Crypt 
• Free entry tickets for family and friends
• Balloted free staff tickets for concerts and special services 

Diversity and Inclusivity

As a Cathedral for London and the world, we welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We know that a diverse team strengthens everything we do, and we warmly encourage applications from candidates who may not always see themselves reflected in organisations like ours.

We also know that no one meets every requirement on paper. If you’re excited about this role and feel you could make a positive contribution, we would really encourage you to apply, we would love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is 23:59, 7th June 2026. Interviews will take place on 11th June 2026.