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St Paul's Cathedral - Lead Worker (Roofing)
Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/85651/9992
Introduction
At St Paul’s Cathedral, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a skilled Lead Worker to to deliver maintenance, repair and conservation of the Cathedral's roof structures and associated metalwork.
About the role
Your will contribute to the long-term care of this extraordinary building by:
Delivering specialist lead and hard-metal roofing works (bossing, welding, flashings, rainwater systems)
Maintaining and repairing architectural metalwork
Diagnosing faults including water ingress, corrosion and related defects
Carrying out inspections, reporting risks, and recommending solutions
Ensuring all work aligns with LSTA guidance, BS standards and conservation best practice
Maintaining accurate records for conservation and compliance
Supporting safe working practices at height and across a live, public environment
About you
You are a skilled craft professional with a passion for heritage conservation and pride in your workmanship.
Essential:
Significant experience in lead and metal roofing, ideally within historic settings
Strong understanding of protecting historic fabric
Proven ability in fault diagnosis and roof detailing
Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 3 NVQ in Heritage Skills or equivalent experience)
Confident working at height with strong health & safety awareness
Ability to interpret technical drawings and conservation requirements
Desirable:
PASMA / IPAF / rope access / harness training
Broader knowledge of building fabric (e.g. masonry, drainage interfaces)
The successful applicant will also be expected to share in St Paul’s Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Working at St Paul’s
You’ll be joining a collaborative and values-driven team, where your expertise is respected and your contribution truly matters.
- Our annual holiday allowance is 25 days plus bank holidays
- Our pension scheme allows for up to 7.5% employer contribution
- And as you might expect we have life assurance of four times basic salary and an employee assistance programme
We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of United Kingdom Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage, women, and disabled people are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase our representation.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 pm, Sunday 12th April 2026.
Interviews will take place on the 28th April 2026.
