Verger

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST EBBE WITH HOLY TRINITY AND ST PETER; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

St Ebbe’s Church in Oxford is seeking a part-time Verger to support the wider ministry by overseeing the use of our buildings for weddings and other events, often on Saturdays. The role involves welcoming visitors, providing access, guiding users through fire exits, kitchens, etc., and staying on site for the event, with tasks to set up rooms for Sunday services.

Hours are flexible with at least 10 days per year; remuneration is £17.50/hour midweek evenings and £23/hour at weekends; DBS check

Qualifications

• Part-time role with no fixed hours, including weekends and evenings.
• DBS check will be completed as part of safer recruitment.
• Start date in January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building use for weddings and events and provide a friendly welcome.
• Provide access at event start and brief users on facilities and safety.
• Ensure buildings are secure after events and prepare rooms for services.
• Coordinate parking for weddings and support event teams as needed.
• Report any damage to the Church Office.

Skills

People skills

Weekend availability

Customer service

Tools

Audio-Visual systems

Job description

Verger

Permanent contract Occasional hours

Summary

St Ebbe’s Church is seeking to appoint someone to support the wider ministry of the church by being available to oversee the use of our buildings at weddings and other events that take place through the year, often on Saturdays.

About St Ebbe’s

St Ebbe’s is a large and diverse community from all walks of life, made up of families, locals, students, international visitors, retired and more. We have three services each Sunday, with a range of activities throughout the week. We are evangelical and Anglican, though we have many members and some staff from other denominational backgrounds.

Our vision is to see God honoured through the foundations of the Bible and prayer to:

• Reach out to non-believers with the good news of Jesus
• Build up Christians as disciples of Christ
• Send out Christians to serve Christ in Oxford and the world

In a typical year, St Ebbe’s hosts between 8-12 weddings, concerts and conference-type events, many of which are for groups external to St Ebbe’s.

Key tasks and responsibilities

The role will involve working with different groups of people for a variety of events. Tasks will include:

• Being a friendly face to all who come into our buildings;
• Providing access to buildings at the start of an event;
• Making sure those using the buildings are familiar with fire exits, main entrance doors, kitchens, etc;
• Being available for the duration of the event in case help is needed;
• When the event is over, setting up rooms for Sunday services and children’s groups; this will include moving chairs;
• Making sure all buildings are secure at the end of each event;
• Reporting to the Church Office any damage which has occurred;
• Potentially operating the Audio-Visual systems (training provided).

For weddings, tasks include:

• Unlocking buildings and do a general check for readiness;
• Giving access to musicians, florist, caterers, etc;
• Assisting and instructing helpers, sound desk technicians, ushers, photographer and catering team as required and any other general assistance;
• Coordinating car parking;
• Managing the Norman door for the bride (be aware of arrival), etc.
• Securing the Marriage Document;
• Assisting and instructing the set-down teams;
• Performing a final check and locking up.

The kind of person we are looking for

• Someone who is able to relate to all kinds of people;
• Someone who has flexibility, especially at weekends;
• Ideally a Christian who has a desire to serve the church family.

Other information

Hours: This is part-time position, with no set hours, though we would expect to offer work on at least 10 days per annum, which will include weekends and/or evenings.

Remuneration: £17.50/hour midweek evenings, £23/hour at weekends.

Annual leave: Will be given as paid unworked hours.

Place of work: St Ebbe’s Church, Oxford.

Line manager: Cathy Terry, Administrator.

Start Date: January 2027.

The successful candidate will need to complete the Safer Recruitment process, which will include a DBS check.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cathy Terry,

Administrator: [e-mail].