BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL
JOB SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Housekeeper
Hours of work:
22.5 hours per week: Monday to Friday 8.00am – 12.30pm
Salary:
£8,190 per annum
Line Manager:
Dean’s Virger
Overview
The Cathedral Housekeeper is responsible for the efficient, effective and timely cleaning of the Cathedral,
maintaining the high standards expected as set down in the role description.
Context
The post-holder will work closely with the Virging Team who have overall responsibility for the care and
security of the Cathedral Building.
The post reports to the Dean’s Virger.
Principal Tasks
1. General Cleanliness of the Cathedral Undercroft and Crypt as set out on the daily duty sheets
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The Song School
Vestries
Meeting Rooms
Toilets
2. General Cleaning of the Cathedral Offices in Church House as per the cleaning schedule.
3. Occasional deep cleaning of the above areas as agreed with the Dean’s Virger.
4. Occasional Cleaning in the worship area of the Cathedral as required by the Dean’s Virger.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
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Ability to carry out general cleaning duties as detailed in the Job Description.
Is punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.
Ability to prioritise work.
Able to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to work both alone and within a team to achieve specified standards.
Be flexible to changing demands of the post.
Take pride in a job well done.
Ability to respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to
work and teams.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of why Customer Care is important in employment and
service delivery.
To undertake any training relevant to your role.
Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions.
Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties.
SUMMARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This post is open to candidates who are in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the Christian Church
and the Anglican tradition. The Cathedral encourages equal opportunities.
The person appointed will be employed by Blackburn Cathedral Chapter at its offices, located at Cathedral
Close Blackburn BB1 5AA.
1. Salary: £ 8,190 reviewable January of each year
2. Hours: Normal hours are 22.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8am to 12.30pm. At busy
periods overtime may be offered.
3. Holidays: 28 days (126 hrs) plus bank holidays.
4. Pension: Automatic enrolment into the Cathedral Pension Scheme after the probationary
Period.
5. Probationary period: 3 months.
6. Notice period: During the probationary period, the notice period is one week on either side.
After that, the Cathedral or the employee can give one months notice.
7. References: The names and contact details of two referees will be required.
8. DBS: This post is subject to satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The closing date for applications is midday on 1st May 2015. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on
Thursday 7th May 2015.
Completed Applications to be sent via post or email to: Mrs Pauline Rowe, Dean’s Secretary, Cathedral
Offices, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA or pauline.rowe@blackburncathedral.co.uk