Lincoln Cathedral is a sacred place of worship, a world-renowned heritage site, and thriving community event venue at the heart of the city of Lincoln.
We welcome tens of thousands of worshippers, visitors and pilgrims every year and aim to offer every single one an excellent experience.
There are a wide range of career opportunities at Lincoln Cathedral, so if you would like to share your skills in a unique workplace take a look at our current vacancies below.
Lincoln Cathedral is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults who may be involved in and/or visit the Cathedral.
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, and, where appropriate, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at enhanced level.
Head of Glazing
We are looking for an experienced, skilled and talented Head of Glazing to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the team and grow our in-house stained glass conservation department.
The Cathedral’s glazing collection includes internationally important 13th and 14th century medieval stained glass, including the north and south rose windows, otherwise known as the Dean’s Eye and Bishop’s Eye, 18th century glazing by William Peckitt and a large arrangement of 19th and 20th century monumental glass. Many of the well known Victorian stained glass studios are present, such as Clayton and Bell, Ward and Hughes, and the Hardman Studio.
Current projects include the comprehensive conservation of four early 13th century lancets. Set underneath the Bishops Eye rose window, these gothic lancets are part of the primary historic glazing in the southwest transept of the cathedral and form a significant part of our medieval glazing heritage.
The Head of Glazing will have a unique opportunity shape and develop a glazing team at Lincoln Cathedral identifying funding opportunities with key partners.
Full details of all these positions can be found in the application pack below, along with information on how to apply.
Download the Head of Glazing application pack
Download the application form
Please submit all applications to recruitment@lincolncathedral.com
We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time.
Facilities Maintenance Operative
Are you a skilled Facilities and Maintenance Officer looking to take on a unique and rewarding role in supporting the maintenance of one of the UK’s most iconic historical buildings? Someone who is passionate about preserving the past while shaping the future.
Step into a workplace unlike any other – a historic building steeped in heritage, where every corner tells a story. Your expertise will help preserve this legacy for generations to come. Your work will directly impact the preservation of UK heritage. You’ll help us strike the perfect balance between conservation and modern functionality, ensuring this building remains a landmark of pride and purpose.
We’re looking for someone with trade experience in either joinery, masonry, groundwork or general construction – a multi-skilled individual preferred with the ability to adapt to changing priorities when necessary as they take on the challenges of historic building maintenance.
You will gain expertise in heritage building maintenance and be part of a dedicated team whose priority is to safeguard this iconic building and its estate.
Download the Facilities Maintenance Operative application pack
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Please submit all applications to recruitment@lincolncathedral.com
Closing date for applications: Friday 14 February
Interview date: Friday 28 February
Minibus Driver
Lincoln Cathedral is proud to have a choir of 40 children from ten different schools around the locality.
We are now looking for a mini-bus driver to join our team at the Song School. You will be transporting junior members of the Cathedral Choir to and from the Cathedral and their school during the working week, and occasionally driving the choir to concerts in the county.
Full details of the post and how to apply can be found in the application pack below.
Download the application pack
Download the application form
Please note, this post will be subject to two satisfactory references and require a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure check and a thorough driving assessment.
Job share options will be considered, please detail your hours of interest in your application.
For further information, please contact Sarah Buttler, our Song School Office Manager on music@lincolncathedral.com
Please submit all applications to recruitment@lincolncathedral.com
Closing date for applications: Until filled
Interview date: To be confirmed
