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Working as part of an established cleaning team, the post holder will carry out a full range of cleaning duties including the cleaning of public and staff lavatories, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping in the Cathedral, Claustral buildings and offices.

Contract

Permanent

Salary

£13.04 per hour. 

Hours per week

16 hours per week: Sunday 1pm – 5pm, Monday 2pm - 5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7am – 10am. 

Deadline for applications

Monday 9 November 2026, 9am. 

Job Description

Working as part of an established cleaning team, the post holder will carry out a full range of cleaning duties including the cleaning of public and staff lavatories, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping in the Cathedral, Claustral buildings and offices.

Durham Cathedral is an active place of worship, serving the people of Durham and the wider North East. We are also a world-leading tourism destination, being part of the Durham World Heritage Site. Embedded within our community and the region which we serve, working at Durham Cathedral is professionally stimulating and rewarding. 

Timeline

Advertised from: Monday 19 October 2026

Closing date for receipt of completed application form: Monday 9 November, 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 17 November at Durham Cathedral.

Download an application pack

Candidate Information Pack

Full details of what this role involves (pdf)

Application form

Download an application form for this role (Microsoft Word document)

View the Job Advert

Download a copy of the job advert for this role (pdf)

Who works here?

Our dedicated clergy and staff, supported by around 450 volunteers, support our mission as we welcome over 400,000 visitors each year.

Staff benefits

In addition to an employees' salary and leave entitlement, benefits include an optional healthcare scheme including discounted gym membership and links to discounts at local market places.

Other important documents for your application

Values and Behaviours leaflet

Learn more about Durham Cathedral's mission and culture.

Privacy notice for recruitment

How we use your personal information during the recruitment process

Safeguarding Policy Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility