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.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Salary: £75,000 per year
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (including flexibility for evenings and weekends as necessary)
Lincoln Cathedral is one of the most magnificent and historically significant buildings in the UK, renowned for its stunning architecture and vibrant community. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, collaborative, and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the operational heart of the Cathedral, ensuring our mission and values are supported by effective governance and management.
As COO, you will chair the Cathedral’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and work closely with the Dean, Chapter, and other senior leaders to deliver the Cathedral’s strategic vision. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the Cathedral, its assets, and its people, ensuring that everything they do aligns with its mission as a place of Christian faith, worship, and community engagement.
We are seeking a confident and collaborative leader with a proven track record of strategic leadership and operational management. The ideal candidate will bring experience in managing complex organisations and multi-disciplinary teams, ideally with a background in heritage, charity, or not-for-profit sectors. You will have the ability to inspire and empower diverse teams of staff and volunteers, demonstrating strong values of inclusivity, integrity, and transparency.
Lincoln Cathedral is a place of beauty, history, and community. As COO, you will play a key role in ensuring that the Cathedral continues to thrive as a centre for worship, heritage, learning, and social action. You will be part of an inclusive and forward-thinking leadership team, working together to ensure that the Cathedral remains an inspiring and welcoming place for all.
Please contact Charlotte Morgan-Smith at Pratap Executive for further information and please note any direct or agency applications will be forwarded to her.
Music Department Scholarships
Choral Scholars (residentiary) – 5 vacancies
Organ Scholar vacancies – 2 vacancies
We’re looking for five committed and talented Choral Scholars and two talented Organists to contribute to the work of the Music Department for the 2025-2026 academic year. Lincoln is a great place to live and work, and our Scholarship Program has been outstandingly successful over many years.
Suitable for post A-level students wishing to take a gap year between school and university or to recent graduates wishing to broaden their experience with a view to their future professional life.
Full details of all these positions can be found in the Application Packs below.
Download the Residential Choral Scholar application pack
Download the Organ scholar application pack
Download the application form
Please submit all applications to recruitment@lincolncathedral.com
If you have any questions about the scholarships which are not answered in application pack, please contact Mr Aric Prentice, Director of Music, on 01522 561651 or e-mail aric.prentice@lincolncathedral.com
Lincoln Cathedral reserves the right to interview and appoint at any time.
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
