Portsmouth Cathedral is seeking an experienced finance professional to join its Senior Management Team as Head of Finance.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Fundraising to lead and further develop our fundraising activity at a pivotal time for the Cathedral. This is a strategic and hands‑on role, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Management Team to secure the resources needed to sustain and grow the Cathedral’s mission, ministry and buildings.
You will take the lead on generating fundraising income, primarily through trusts and foundations, while also developing appeals, legacy giving, regular giving and new fundraising income streams. You will build on the strong foundations already in place, bringing creativity, rigour and collaboration to everything you do.
Permanent contract 28 hours per week.
Closing date for applications: 23:59 Sunday 26 April 2026
Interviews: 5 May in person
We’re looking for a part-time Shop Manager to ensure the effective operation of the Cathedral Shop, so that it maximises income for the charity’s work. The Shop Manager will undertake all stock management systems and process , volunteer coordination, and day-to-day processes, ensuring the shop thrives as a welcoming, efficient, and community-focused space. As the key contact for volunteers, the manager will help maintain an engaged, informed, and motivated team.
Closing date for interviews: 11.59pm Sunday 1st February 2026.
Interviews will be held in person week commencing the 9th February 2026.
We’re looking for someone to fulfil a wide range of duties working alongside the other Administrative Assistant and volunteers in support of the Office Manager to provide coordinated administration across the Cathedral team. In addition, the post holder will support the Chief Operating Officer in tasks related to the management of the residential let properties located in Old Portsmouth. This includes coordinating property checks, arranging basic repairs and maintenance, supporting lettings activity, and carrying out viewings when properties are vacant. The property portfolio includes flats accessed by stairs only and will require the post holder to visit the flats in accordance with our lone working policy..
Read more and applications Administration and Lettings Coordinator
Closing date for applications: 23.00 15th February 2026
Interviews: 26th February 2026
We are looking for a friendly, practical and flexible Assistant Verger and Precinct Officer to support worship, welcome visitors and help care for our historic Cathedral and precincts.
You will assist with services, events and concerts, work with staff and volunteers, and help ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment. No previous cathedral experience required; sympathy with the Christian faith and willingness to work evenings and weekends are essential.
Portsmouth Cathedral is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding practice and an enhanced DBS will be required for this role
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Closing date for applications: 11:00pm 15 February 2026
Interviews: WC 2 March
Portsmouth Cathedral Choir and The Portsmouth Grammar School offer unique opportunities for young counter-tenors , tenors and basses for the academic year 2026/27.
A group of faithful volunteers who meet regularly (usually Monday mornings) to polish, dust and generally tidy up the Cathedral.
The Guild of Guides is now over 50 years old. The Guides are the first point of contact for many people who visit our historic building. They work closely together to give the visitor a friendly, helpful and memorable experience.
Arranging flowers is part of our offering of service and worship, and is a very relaxing and enjoyable way to spend a morning.
A team who meet on Tuesday mornings in the memorial garden to keep it as a place of beauty and tranquillity. Ashes are still interred with names inscribed on the stone path or on memorial stones.
Shop Assistants are key members of the Cathedral Team who make our visitors experiences memorable as they browse for gifts and keepsakes in our Cathedral Shop.
The Guild of Guides is now over 50 years old. The Guides are the first point of contact for many people who visit our historic building. They work closely together to give the visitor a friendly, helpful and memorable experience.
Our Cathedral Lunch Club is 40 years old and continues to provide a hot meal to elderly and vulnerable people each week.
