JOB DESCRIPTION
CATHEDRAL WARDEN
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Cathedral Wardens report to the Security and Fire Manager through the Security Supervisor.
OVERALL PURPOSE
To provide a safe and secure environment for the Cathedral and its Precincts by working in a
uniformed team and reflecting the Ministry of Welcome.
PRINCIPAL TASKS
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Conduct regular patrols during daylight hours, monitoring all vehicles parked within the
Precincts and assisting Cathedral staff on request. Wardens will also maintain a high profile
presence to all members of the visiting public.
Carry out patrols during the silent hours at irregular intervals according to specified instruction
in relation to sensitive areas within the Precincts.
Maintain a smart and high profile presence at the following entry points into the Precincts; the
Postern Gate, Christchurch Gate, Mint Yard Gate and the Quenin Gate, and to issue and
monitor car passes as required and ensuring that only authorised vehicles enter the Precincts,
Assistance will be offered to all pedestrians who enter or leave the Precincts.
Carry out emergency procedures agreed in written instructions by the Dean and Chapter, in
response to any Fire alarm or Intruder alarm. In the event that the emergency services are
required to attend it is the responsibility of the Wardens to call for assistance.
Be competent by undergoing instruction in the following areas Fire-Fighting and the
Morseman check point system which is located throughout the Cathedral, and in Health and
Safety awareness. This will be part of on-going training
Monitor sub-contracted areas within the Precincts at all times, ensuring the premises are safe
and secure once the contractors have finished.
Maintain at all times a sense of alertness to Vandalism, Vagrancy, Theft of Property and any
type of Assault committed within the Precincts, responding as required.
Maintain regular contact with each other, responding promptly to calls for assistance if so
required. To this end all wardens will be instructed in the use of Radio Communications.
Be first aid qualified and administer first aid when necessary.
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people who may be
affected by what you do or do not do at work.
As an Employee of the Dean and Chapter to fully endorse, understand and exercise the roles and
responsibilities contained within the Dean and Chapter’s Health and Safety policy which is set out
in the Staff Handbook.
Carry out any reasonable task that may be required by the Dean and Chapter.
As part of a high profile team that represents the Cathedral it is expected that the dress, bearing
and behaviour of the Wardens will be beyond reproach at all times.
HOURS
Approximately 48 hours per week working 4 x 12 hour shifts including days, nights and weekends.
Day shift 06:00 to 18:00, night shift 18:00 to 06:00. The position holder should be flexible in their
approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs. Overtime is offered to
Wardens who opt out of the 48 hour Working Time Regulations.
Cathedral Warden
November 2012
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary
Pension
Life Assurance
Workwear
Holiday
Basic salary £15,924 per annum plus 15% unsociable shift allowance when
undertaking night shifts. Standard time bonuses are paid for hours worked
on Christmas Day, New Years Day and Easter Monday.
The Dean and Chapter contribute 7½% of salary into a Stakeholder Pension
Scheme.
Staff in the pension scheme are also insured against death in service 3 x
annual salary to the age of 70.
Protective clothing will be provided.
Based upon the working hours stated above, the annual entitlement is
26 days (312 hours) which includes public holidays and Dean and Chapter
days.
PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
A satisfactory disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau will be required upon employment.
This position is exempt from the provision of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. The grounds
on which it is exempt are that in the normal course of your duties you will have access to persons
under the age of 18, and that your normal duties will be carried out wholly or partly on the same
premises where the provision of training to persons under 18 takes place. Applicants are
therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are
“spent”. The CRB Code of Practice is available on request, alternatively you can obtain it from the
website www.gov.uk/crb
To ensure that you have no medical condition that can be caused by or made worse by working
nights, upon appointment the post holder will be required to complete a medical questionnaire
and if thought necessary attend a medical by our Occupational Health Provider. This will be
repeated on an annual basis.
This job description is provided to assist the post holder to know their principal duties. It may be
amended from time to time in consultation with you, by, or on behalf of, the Head of the
Department, without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grading of the post.
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Cathedral Warden
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The personal specification below indicates the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills
required to undertake the role effectively.
Essential
Desirable
Professional qualifications:
None required
Academic qualifications:
None required
Experience:
At least 2 years relevant experience, preferably in retail or
guarding security, police or military
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Knowledge:
SIA Licence
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First Aid Certificate
Full awareness of fire, health and safety, data and child
protection policies and procedures.
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Memberships:
None required
Personal Attributes:
Sufficiently active and fit enough to fulfil the requirements of
the position which include walking up and down steep
staircases to the Cathedral roof voids to carry out necessary
fire checks and working at night.
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Flexible approach to work
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Cathedral Warden
November 2012