Vacancies

VERGER

LOCATION:  St Mary Magdalene, Newark on Trent

ACCOUNTABLE TO:  PCC of St Mary Magdalene with St Leonard, Newark on Trent

DURATION:  Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

SALARY:  £26,277 per annum

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Working closely with the Church team, you will ensure our buildings are clean, safe, welcoming and fully prepared for services and events.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing the church for worship, weddings, baptisms, funerals and special services.

  • Opening and securing the building

  • Cleaning and maintaining the church to a high standard.

  • Setting up furniture, staging, audio-visual and live-streaming equipment.

  • Supporting clergy during services where required.

  • Coordinating practical arrangements for concerts, meetings, community events and private hires.

  • Acting as a point of contact for visitors, contractors and event organisers.

  • Maintaining service records, health and safety documentation and building schedules.

  • Supporting safeguarding, fire safety and first aid responsibilities (training provided).

Verger Job Advert
Verger Job Description

If you enjoy practical work, thrive in a varied environment and would like to make a real difference in the life of a busy parish church, we would love to hear from you. 

Please send your cv and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria to ronnie.white@stmnewark.org

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 28th August 2026.