General Assistant (Fixed Term)

Canterbury Cathedral; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury Cathedral is seeking a proactive General Assistant to support our Housekeeping team and assist Catering, Kitchen and Reception across the Cathedral Precincts.

Role starts 1 November 2026 and ends 31 January 2027. Ideal candidates are 18+, with experience in similar roles and a confident approach to till usage and cash handling. Flexible, polite, and customer‑facing individuals will excel in this historic setting.

Qualifications

• Aged 18+ is required.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Confident using a till with cash handling experience.
• Smart, polite, organised and great with people.
• Flexible and happy to work across different departments.
• Enthusiasm for the mission and values of the Cathedral.
• Desirable: Food Hygiene Certificate or First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Preparing bedrooms for guests.
• Cleaning public areas of the hotel.
• Ensuring both internal and external Cathedral areas are clean, tidy and ready for visitors.
• Ensuring offices are clean and rubbish free.
• Supporting other areas of the Lodge and Cathedral as and when required.

Skills

Cash handling

Till use

People skills

Flexible across departments

Tools

Cash register

Job description

About Canterbury Cathedral

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.

Love delivering great customer service? Enjoy variety in your day? Want to work in one of the most stunning and historic locations in the country?

Were looking for a proactive, friendly and adaptable General Assistant to primarily support our Housekeeping team, but also working with our Catering, Kitchen and Reception teams across the Cathedral Precincts.

What You'll Be Doing as a General Assistant

Day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to:

• Preparing bedrooms for guests
• Cleaning public areas of the hotel
• Ensuring both internal and external Cathedral areas are clean, tidy and ready for visitors
• Ensuring offices are clean and rubbish free
• Supporting other areas of the Lodge and Cathedral as and when required

What Were Looking For in a General Assistant

• Aged 18+
• Experience in a similar role
• Confident using a till, with cash handling experience
• Smart, polite, organised and great with people
• Flexible and happy to work across different departments
• Enthusiasm for the mission and values of the Cathedral

Desirable: Food Hygiene Certificate or First Aid training.

This is a fixed term Contract role, starting on 1st November 2026 and terminating on 31st January 2027

Our Recruiting Approach

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.