Verger - Tewkesbury, United Kingdom - Tewkesbury Abbey

Description

JOB TITLE:
Verger


PURPOSE:

To be part of the verging team responsible to the Head Verger and Operations Manager for contributing to the efficient and effective running of the Abbey.

In addition, this post will contribute to the development and management of all social media aspects of the Abbey.

Further information about this role is provided below.


EMPLOYING BODY:
Tewkesbury Abbey Parochial Church Council


RESPONSIBLE TO:
Head Verger and Operations Manager


RESPONSIBILITY FOR:
Abbey Assistants as required.


SALARY:
£22,256 FTE


DUTIES:

The following is not an exhaustive list of the tasks but is indicative of the main responsibilities.


1. Leadership and Management

• Where required, manage and train the Abbey Assistants.
• If required produce staff rotas for Abbey Assistants to ensure cover for all hours the buildings are open, and all ensure events and services are staffed.

2. Liturgy and Services

• Ensure the Abbey is prepared for all services and related events (including weddings, funerals, civic events, and special services).
• If required deputise for the Head Verger and Operations Manager at services in the Abbey and to manage the other Abbey Assistants as part of these occasions.
• Where required brief stewards for services and events in relation to logístical operations and health and safety requirements.
• In the Head Verger's absence, where required, support the Vicar for Liturgy in planning of special services as required and in provision of all Abbey worship.
• Responsible for sound and light systems in the Abbey and ensure they are in good working order, regularly tested and that the Abbey Assistants are trained on how to use and maintain them.
• Ensure all liturgical furniture, plate, ornaments, and vestments are maintained in the highest order.
• To help setup and operate the Abbey's livestreaming equipment to record or stream services when required and train the volunteers who support the livestreaming of some services.

3. Events

• Work with the Abbey Assistants to ensure the physical preparation of the site for each booking/event including when required the building of staging.
• Ensure that a professional service is provided to all users of Abbey services and events.
• Ensure the sound and light systems in the Abbey are in good working order, regularly tested and that the Abbey Assistants are trained on how to use and maintain them.
• Ensure the Abbey is always clean and presented to the highest standards; to ensure there is a robust and sensible cleaning regime in place.
• Responsible when required for the supervision of onsite contractors

4. Health and Safety
In partnership with the Health and Safety Officer and Head Verger and Operations Manager:

• Ensure all relevant fire safety and health and safety records, and accident books, are accurately maintained.
• Responsible as required for ensuring that the Abbey is kept in a safe order.
• Provide first aid treatment as required
• Maintain the Visitors' Centre Accident Log
• Undertake Working at Heights training to assist with this when required.

5. Maintenance

• Participate in the full maintenance and cleaning programme for the Visitors' Centre and grounds with appropriate actions discussed with the Estates Manager and Heads of Departments
• Ensure all maintenance checks are carried out for the Visitors' Centre and grounds and documented and any issues reported according to Abbey policies
• Responsible as required for the supervision of onsite contractors for the Visitors' Centre and grounds
• Assist the Estates Manager with the supervision of all external contractors in relation to maintenance if required
• Ensure all related records are kept up to date and accessible.
• Participate in annual fire inspection and action any recommendations.

6. Security

• Empty collection boxes and safe storage of all monies in line with the Abbey Policies
• Undertake dynamic risk assessments for the Visitors' Centre and the grounds in a timely fashion and ensure resulting actions are reported
• Ensure as required the Visitors' Centre and grounds security systems are activated daily and maintain appropriate records.
• Participate in the Verger 24/7 emergency on call rota.
• Liaise as necessary with fire, police, and ambulance services.

7. Digital communications
In partnership with the Communications Administrator, managers and staff:

• Support the regular promotion of the Abbey across all social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and the website.
• Ensure that the information on the Abbey website and social media platforms is accurate and regularly updated including information about services and events.
• Monitor the use of the Abbey website and social media platforms and provide regular reports and information to Abbey staff.

Other:

• Cover basic essential duties in the absence of other staff as directed by the Vicar
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