St Paul's Cathedral - Cleaner

Overview

We are looking for a new recruit to join our friendly cleaning team, working in the Cathedral and its associated buildings. This is a fantastic opportunity to work behind the scenes of one of the most iconic buildings in the world, keeping it safe and clean for all its visitors and staff.

The role includes cleaning the steps leading up to the famous frontage of the Cathedral, the vast and beautiful Cathedral floor, the largest crypt in Europe, the hidden corridor of the Triforium, the breath-taking galleries, plus staff offices and communal areas.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be comfortable with the everyday manual work, including the 500+ stairs to the Galleries. We’d also love someone with a positive approach to work, who is reliable and who enjoys working as part of a team.  

Introduction

The purpose of the job is to assist in the cleaning and general presentation of the Cathedral, the Chapter House and other premises to an excellent standard.                    

If you are adaptable, positive and approachable with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently we’d love to hear from you.

This role is full time, 39 hours per week, working Sunday to Saturday, as part of a 7-day week roster. For shifts of 7 hours or more, the role holder will be entitled to a 15-minute paid break in the morning and afternoon, and a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Our rota, which does include some weekend and bank holiday working, ensures that shifts are divided fairly among the team to support a good work-life balance, with no late nights and only a few early mornings. In addition to the pay rate and standard benefits above, we provide medical checks and eye tests to keep you in tip top condition.

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out everyday manual cleaning tasks, including, but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, spot cleaning of spillages, emptying bins and sanitising surfaces, toilets and communal areas in the Cathedral and its associated premises and facilities.
• To undertake, after relevant training and with appropriate safety equipment, cleaning tasks at high level in the interior of the Cathedral e.g. the galleries.
• To refill toiletries (handwash, toilet paper, antibacterial wipes, etc).
• To carry out minor maintenance tasks such as unclogging sinks, toilets. 
• To use appropriate cleaning chemicals and mechanised cleaning equipment, where necessary.
• To assist with the moving of chairs and furniture, as required.
• To take part and comply in safety and other training as may be determined by the Clerk of the Works.

The Ideal Candidate

• Able to work at heights and climb the many staircases in the Cathedral, including the 500+ steps up to the Galleries, carry & operate the necessary mechanical cleaning equipment
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Able to work independently and to use own initiative
• Adaptable
• Positive and approachable
• Good interpersonal skill to interact with the public and the Cathedral community
• Reliable, consistent and with attention to detail

The individual will be in sympathy with, and in their work support, the Christian aims and mission of St Paul’s Cathedral.

About us

St Paul’s is an equal opportunities employer and holds together a very diverse set of activities and aspirations.  It is the Cathedral of the Diocese of London and the seat of its Bishop, a national church and an international spiritual focus, a space for worship and holiness, a place of learning, debate and challenge, an icon of resilience in the face of adversity, an architectural heritage centre, a partner in the City of London, and a commercial enterprise. In addition to offering acts of worship throughout the day, St Paul’s is open for prayer and sight-seeing seven days a week.

Please note that the Cathedral is open 365 days per year, therefore, the cleaners rota includes weekend and bank holiday working.

The closing date for applications is 13 June 2022 with interviews taking place on 20th June 2022.