Vacancies

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Newcastle Cathedral. Our work is diverse, dynamic, and deeply meaningful – shaping the experiences of our worshipping community, visitors, and those we walk alongside through the Cathedral Lantern Project.

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All post-holders must be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the Church of England and must also fully support the values of Newcastle Cathedral.

Newcastle Cathedral is committed to the care and protection of all children, young people and vulnerable adults who visit the Cathedral. We strive to be a caring community that provides a loving environment where victims can report or disclose abuse safely and where they will find support and best practices that contribute to the prevention of abuse.

Community Engagement Officer

Please note: This role is externally funded.

Reporting to: Canon for Mission
Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week (annualised)
Salary: The salary is £19,635 pro-rata (£16.78 per hour; £32,725 per annum FTE)
This role is offered on a 3-year fixed-term contract

This new position will play a key role in ensuring the Cathedral’s work is created with, and reflective of, the people of Newcastle and the wider North East. The role will focus on developing relationships, enhancing visitor experiences, and delivering impactful events and programmes – primarily, though not exclusively, centred on arts and heritage – in collaboration with both internal and external partners.

Closing date for applications: Monday 3 November 2025, 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 11 November 2025

Cathedral Lantern Project Officer

Please note: This role is externally funded.

Reporting to: Cathedral Lantern Project Lead
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: The salary is £28,000 per annum
The post is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 May 2027

The post holder will work alongside visitors to the Cathedral who are navigating life’s challenges, developing innovative approaches to address their needs or connecting them with existing services. They will play a key role in shaping the culture, relationships, and programme of activities associated with this work, including engaging with individuals with multiple and complex needs, and ensuring that appropriate signposting, information, advice and guidance are readily available.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7 November 2025, 9am

Interviews: Thursday 20 November 2025

How to apply

If you wish to apply for one of our vacancies, please carefully read the Job Pack PDF before submitting your application.

In your email, please ensure you:

1. Complete and attach a Cathedral Application Form (including details of referees). Click here to download.
2. Complete, sign and attach a Confidential Declaration Form. Click here to download.
3. In your email, type the job title followed by the word ‘Application’ in the subject line.
4. Address and send your email to isabel.hunt@newcastlecathedral.org.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application!