Vacancy: Marketing and Communications Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Communications professional to join our team and support both the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King and the wider archdiocese in developing engaging communications and marketing our events and initiatives. It is an exciting time for the Cathedral as our retail and hospitality outlets are redeveloped.
Based within the Communications and IT Team within the Chief Operating Officer’s Department you will support the sharing of the good news of the archdiocese both internally and externally within our parishes, with clergy, schools, officers and stakeholders.
As a team we are focussed on growing and developing our existing platforms including our websites and social media channels, as well as supporting the Archbishop, our parishes, clergy and other departments with communication and marketing needs.
This role will also lead on supporting the archdiocese in telling the story of the Cathedral, past, present and future and helping build the vision of the new Visitor Centre.
We are seeking an experienced professional who can help us translate our vision and engage with our communities and visitors to our city.
The successful post-holder will work between St Margaret Clitherow Centre and the Cathedral (2 days per week), with travel across the Archdiocese as required.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our Cathedral before applying. Opening times – daily 7.30am to 6pm.
To thrive in this role you would need to be comfortable networking with a wide range of groups and individuals with differing levels of knowledge and experience. You will be a confident and skilled communicator who can develop creative plans to support our organisation.
For full details and how to apply please click here.
Closing date: Tuesday 7 May 2024
Cathedral Welcomers and Guides (Voluntary Positions)
After a highly successful year of maintaining a welcoming presence in the Cathedral during lock-down, we are now looking to expand our friendly team of welcomers and guides. If you are passionate about the Cathedral, enjoy meeting people, and can dedicate a minimum of three hours a week – Monday to Saturday, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. No prior experience is required as full training will be given.
Please contact Claire Hanlon for further details at c.hanlon@metcathedral.org.uk or 0151 709 9222.
Education Team Members (Voluntary Position)
Are you a retired or part time qualified teacher?
You could be part of the Cathedral’s Education Service team!
Come and help hundreds of school children and young people to learn about our wonderful cathedral. ‘It’s a joy to watch children be amazed by the sheer beauty of John Piper’s lantern of light and colour and be able to bring the cathedral to life for the generations of the future’.
Please contact us at education@metcathedral.org.uk
Cathedral Stewards (Voluntary Position)
We are currently looking for volunteers to join our team of Cathedral Stewards. The main role of the Cathedral Steward is to offer a warm welcome to visitors attending services and Masses at the Cathedral. They assist also by taking the collection, with communion arrangements, giving out service sheets and answering questions and queries from visitors. Stewards work most Sunday mornings, along with occasional Sunday afternoon and weekday services.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. No prior experience is required as full training will be given.
Please contact Claire Hanlon for further details at c.hanlon@metcathedral.org.uk or 0151 709 9222.
Cathedral Readers (Voluntary Position)
We are currently looking for people to join our Guild of Readers. Our Readers play an essential part in all our Masses and Services, representing our wide and diverse congregation. If you are confident in public speaking and would be happy to join a regular rota, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. No prior experience is required as full training will be given.
Please contact Claire Hanlon for further details at c.hanlon@metcathedral.org.uk or 0151 709 9222.
