Please see below for our latest vacancies - both voluntary and paid. In addition to these roles, we are always looking for volunteers to join our team. To find out more about volunteering at the Abbey, please click here.
The purpose of Bath Abbey is to “Live and Tell the Good News of Jesus”. To find out more about how that purpose is worked out, through the Abbey’s Vision and Mission priorities, please see our Mission Action Plan and our Values.
Paid Vacancies
Facilities Manager
Bath Abbey is actively seeking a Facilities Manager who will be responsible for the smooth and effective operation and maintenance of building systems, processes and services within Bath Abbey and its buildings.
Full-Time 40 hours per week over 7 days (some weekend working / evening work is required)
Salary £35k – £37k pa depending on experience, plus holiday / additional benefits
Contract Permanent
We aim to be a diverse and truly representative Abbey and particularly welcome applications from people of UKME/Global Majority Heritage – a full statement is contained withing the job descriptions
For more information, including a full job description and how to apply please click here.
Please send a copy of the Equality and Diversity form here with your application.
Events Manager
Bath Abbey is actively seeking an Events Manager who will be responsible for maintaining and developing a high-quality programme of events (such as concerts, installations, exhibitions, graduations, carol services and theatre) in Bath Abbey. In doing so, they will be responsible for the end-to end process of booking and organising the event through to successful delivery. The Events Manager will work very closely with the Abbey`s Facilities Manager and the Operations Team as well as the Head of Visitor Services.
Full-Time 40 hours per week over 7 days (regular weekend working and evening work)
Salary £29k – £31k pa depending on experience, plus holiday / additional benefits
Contract Permanent
We aim to be a diverse and truly representative Abbey and particularly welcome applications from people of UKME/Global Majority Heritage – a full statement is contained withing the job descriptions
For more information, including a full job description and how to apply please click here.
Please send a copy of the Equality and Diversity form here with your application.
Operations Assistant – Technical Specialist
Bath Abbey is actively seeking an Operations Assistant – Technical Specialist who will be a key member of the Bath Abbey Facilities Management Team responsible for the smooth and effective operation, maintenance and cleanliness of Bath Abbey, its buildings and events taking place in the Abbey. Our Technical Specialist is a member of the Facilities Management Team who has specialist knowledge / experience in sound, lighting, and IT systems.
Full-Time 40 hours per week over 7 days (regular weekend working and evening work)
Salary £24, 0000 pa plus holiday / additional benefits
Contract Permanent
We aim to be a diverse and truly representative Abbey and particularly welcome applications from people of UKME/Global Majority Heritage – a full statement is contained withing the job descriptions
For more information, including a full job description and how to apply please click here.
Please send a copy of the Equality and Diversity form here with your application.
Visitor Experience Assistant and Tour Guide
Bath Abbey is actively seeking Visitor Experience Assistant and Tour Guides who will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the day to day, on site visitor experience at Bath Abbey by delivering a 5-star service including delivering high-quality guided tours of the Abbey and the Tower.
Salary £11.94 per hour made up as follows: £10.42 (NLW rate) + £1.52 (holiday pay)
Hours Hours will include weekdays, regular weekends (3 out of 4 on rota’d basis), bank holidays, and occasional evening work
Contract Zero hours
We aim to be a diverse and truly representative Abbey and particularly welcome applications from people of UKME/Global Majority Heritage – a full statement is contained withing the job descriptions
For more information, including a full job description and how to apply please click here.
Please send a copy of the Equality and Diversity form here with your application.
Youth and Families Minister
Come on an adventure with us!
Are you a confident youth / kids worker with an infectious faith and a sense of fun? Do you have a vision to serve the young people of this city and their families?
Bath Abbey is actively seeking a Youth and Children’s Families Minister which will offer a unique city centre opportunity for mission, growth, and discipleship amongst children and youth
Employment 12 months fixed term /Industry Placement
Salary £19,200 per annum (based on 32 hours per week)
Hours Up to 32 hour per week including some evenings and weekends
Annual Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays (based on FTE)
Bath Abbey is a large, busy city centre church as well as a major visitor attraction, receiving thousands of visitors each week. You would be promoting the spiritual and emotional flourishing of over 40 choir children and young people, and their families, as well as that of our Abbey church families. There is an opportunity to reach out to the wider community with new initiatives. With the Learning Manager you would be welcoming schools for Living Church workshops, and with the whole congregation you would be helping the Abbey nurture children and youth in different roles and ministries within the church community.
For more information, including a full job description and how to apply please click here.
Deputy Lay Clerks
Bath Abbey Choir is looking for deputy Lay Clerks. The Abbey has 12 Lay Clerks who sing the alto, tenor and bass part in the Abbey choirs and support our boys and girls choristers who sing the treble part. Singers need to have some experience singing chorally, and be confident sight-readers.
In recent months there have been opportunities for our deputy Lay Clerks to accompany the choir on tour and take part in concerts, recording and broadcasts. Deputy Lay Clerks get the opportunity to be associated with the Abbey’s excellent music making in this building, with its fine acoustics and world famous Klais organ.
Bath Abbey takes safeguarding seriously therefore as part of our Safer Recruitment process applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance check and the relevant Safeguarding training.
For further information, please contact Huw Williams, Director of Music hwilliams@bathabbey.org
Volunteering at Bath Abbey
We have a variety of volunteer positions available at the Abbey, from chaperoning our choirs to welcoming visitors from around the world. Have a look at our open positions below and contact us if you would like to join us at this exciting time in the Abbey's history.
