JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  Beadle 

Department/Team:  Beadle Department 

Reporting To:  Head Beadle 

Main Purpose of Job 

• To maintain the decorum and security of the building, ensuring the health and safety of all staff, users and visitors. 

• To prepare the church and assist ministers before, during and after services. 

• To provide a welcoming face and presence for all people who use the Cathedral. 

• To provide support with arrangements for events in the Cathedral. 

• To undertake cleaning and maintenance activities. 

Main Responsibilities 

• Beadle duties are mainly contained within the Cathedral building. The role is active, with a high degree of visibility around the building. 

• Beadles will assist and liaise closely with other members of staff, including Heritage and Culture, Shop, Master of the Music and Assistant Organist. 

Specific Tasks 

Services of Worship 

• Prepare the Cathedral and assist ministers with the liturgical requirements before, during and after services. 

• Prepare the communion elements for Holy Communion. 

• Change falls, banners and cloths according to liturgical season. 

Health and Safety 

• Opening and closing of the Cathedral at all required times. 

• Responsibility for the safety of the building and all staff and visitors in the event of fire or other emergency events. 

• Maintain satisfactory level of heating and lighting for services of worship and other events on instruction from the Master of the Music and/or Head of Heritage and Culture. 

• Attend to accidents or incidents and complete the relevant statutory reports. 

• Maintain and check Fire Assessment System. 

• Undertake, supervise and record all equipment or systems maintenance and annual checks in line with statutory requirements. 

• Report any building defects to the Head Beadle.  

Events and General Visiting 

• Deal with visitor enquiries as appropriate. 

• Assist with maintaining a staff presence in the Thistle Chapel and at the Welcome Desk on occasion. 

• Liaise with and assist the Head of Heritage and Culture and/or the Master of the Music with concerts or any other events. 

• Reconfigure the seating layout as required for services, concerts, meetings or other events in the Cathedral. 

• Liaise with outside bodies for any special services or events as required. 

Security 

• Issue and maintain the register of keys as required. 

• Responsible for intruder alarms and the issuing of security codes and fobs. 

• Be on call as needed for alarm company (currently Chubb) and Police Scotland on any security matters. 

Routine Maintenance and Supplies 

• Support and empty donation boxes on request from Finance Manager. 

• Receive and record lost property. 

• Maintain and set all clocks and timers for external floodlights. 

• Collect and deliver all laundry and dry cleaning. 

• Maintain supply of communion bread, wine, candles plus electrical fittings and other necessary equipment. 

• Clear votive stands and replenish candles. Trim candles and replace when necessary. 

• Operate and maintain sound and CCTV systems as required, including any battery replacement. 

• Check altar linen, polish silver and water church flowers ahead of services. 

• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of church and put out recycling and rubbish for collection as agreed by City Council or private contractors. 

• Replenish leaflets, welcome cards and gift aid envelopes. 

• Collect and distribute mail and any deliveries. 

Any other tasks required and agreed by your line manager. 

Working Hours and Pay 

Shift pattern to be confirmed. 

Salary of £26,437.28 

Person Specification: Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Ability to work unsupervised. 

• Ability to work as a team player. 

• Good people and communication skills, with ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds. 

• Basic computer literacy. 

• Ability to take initiative and make decisions as required. 

Other 

• Work in sympathy with the aims and ethos of St Giles’ Cathedral. 

• Energetic approach. 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to calum.whyte@stgilescathedral.org.uk