Search
Close this search box.

Thank you for your interest in working at Exeter Cathedral. All vacancies are listed below.

Please contact Vacancies with completed applications

If you are interested in volunteering at Exeter Cathedral, please visit our Volunteering page.

Current Opportunities 

Finance Assistant

At Exeter Cathedral we are looking for a new Finance Assistant to support the effective financial management service to the Cathedral and it’s trading subsidiary Exeter Cathedral Enterprises Ltd ensuring financial governance complies with the regulations set down by the Charity Commission and the Association of English Cathedrals. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a broad and complex environment with numerous income and expenditure streams, strong IT skills and excellent organisational skills.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2 April 2024.

Interviews will be held on Monday 8 April 2024.

Riddler in Residence

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Exeter Cathedral is now inviting applications from writers, performance poets, storytellers, spoken word artists and lyricists, to become the next Riddler in Residence.

The Riddler in Residence will specifically work with the diverse range of people that use the Cathedral Green during the summer months, but rarely engage with the Cathedral. They will also work with clients at St Petrock’s centre for people experiencing homelessness. The ideal person will have a literary and performance track record and a desire to develop their practice and engage with significant cultural heritage buildings and collections. Working closely with partners to reach local groups and communities, you will be co-creating a literary response to the heritage of Exeter Cathedral and its significant Library and Archives collections.

There will also be time within the residency to create your own response to Exeter Cathedral’s building and treasures, including the 10th century poems and riddles of The Exeter Book. The Exeter Book has UNESCO Memory of the World status, signalling its “outstanding significance” to British and world history. Exeter itself is a UNESCO City of Literature and member of the Cities of Culture global network.

How to Apply
Please download the creative brief and tell us why you would be great in this role. You can apply with a written proposal (maximum 2,000 words) or via audio or video (max 12 mins). We want to remove as many barriers to applying as we can, so, if there’s another method you’d prefer to use please let us know.

Regardless of how you apply, please ensure you include:

  • Details of how you meet the specification for creative brief, to include your knowledge, skills and experience.
  • At least two examples of similar projects you have delivered.
  • An outline of your proposed approach to the project and the methodologies you would apply.
  • A breakdown of resources (time and fee) with a proposed timetable.
  • Your contact details including address, telephone number and email plus contact details for two referees (references will not be requested without your permission).

The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Application deadline: Wednesday 27 March.

Choral Scholarships

Our choral scholarship programme provides exciting opportunities for university-aged singers who are interested in immersing themselves in the life of a professional Cathedral Choir. Former choral scholars have gone on to positions at some of the country’s major foundations. 

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 30 April 2024