Casual General Assistant

Canterbury Cathedral; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Canterbury Cathedral is seeking a Casual General Assistant to join our team in Canterbury. You will support across multiple areas, including event setup, reception duties, guest services, kitchen support, and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

We value a people-person who delivers excellent service, is flexible, proactive, and a strong team player, with willingness to learn and participate across departments as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or a similar role preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable handling cash and using tills.

Responsibilities

• Help set up and run functions to a high standard.
• Provide reception duties and guest services.
• Assist in kitchen with basic prep, cleaning and organisation.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and a welcoming environment.
• Support across departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Cash handling

Team player

Job description

Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Located in Canterbury, Kent, it is one of the oldest Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site.

Be part of something special where every day is different.

Were looking for a friendly, reliable, and hands-on Lodge General Assistant to join our team. If you love variety, enjoy working with people, and take pride in delivering great service, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you'll be doing as a Casual General Assistant

No two days are the same! You'll support across multiple areas, including:

• Helping set up and run functions to a high standard
• Supporting with reception duties and guest services
• Assisting in the kitchen with basic prep, cleaning, and organisation
• Keeping all areas clean, safe, and welcoming
• Pitching in across departments wherever needed

What were looking for in a Casual General Assistant

• A people-person who provides excellent customer service
• Someone flexible, proactive, and a great team player
• Comfortable handling cash and using tills
• Previous experience in hospitality or a similar role (preferred)
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Not essential, but nice to have:

• A varied role where you'll learn new skills every day
• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Play a key part in creating memorable guest experiences

As applications are received, interviews may take place prior to the advertised closing date.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Canterbury Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

At this time, Canterbury Cathedral is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.