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Head Virger

St Albans Cathedral

Location:

London and Home Counties

Ref: JN014473

Prayer and worship are at the heart of the Cathedral’s life.

St Albans Cathedral is seeking to appoint a Head Virger who will have a leading role in ensuring everything we do is carried out to standards of excellence and reverence.

The Head Virger plays a key role in supporting the practical arrangements for Cathedral life, through its worship and services and as a place offering holy hospitality to its numerous visitors and across a range of organized events. Could this be you?

We are looking for a skilled manager who can lead and motivate a diverse team

St Albans Cathedral exists to glorify God and, inspired by the witness of Alban, proclaim Christ’s message of love.

We are committed to nurturing a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and want to encourage applications from a diverse range of people.

Full details and application pack available online
www.stalbanscathedral.org/head-virger

Applications by email only, to be received by: 5pm on Sunday 15 February
Interviews will be held Thursday 5 March

Appointment subject to Enhanced DBS checks

Closing date: 15 February 2026

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