The Anglican Shrine at Walsingham has a vacancy for a Relief Night Porter.
Personal Requirements
A hard-working, honest, dependable, self-motivated person to act as Relief Night Porter, willing to uphold the Charities ethos and mission statement.
You must be a flexible, mature and meticulous team member, able to use common sense and to be able to deal with instances as they occur. You must be able to communicate effectively to other staff and pilgrims. You must be able to work unsupervised and be able to use personal initiative to perform your duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform the Night Porter Duties from 7pm – 9am as directed by the Head Night Porter and Hospitality Manager.
- Basic office administration duties including answer the telephone and welcoming late arrivals.
- Unlocking and locking of buildings when required.
- Responding to and resetting of fire and intruder alarms.
- Responding to and dealing with first aid incidents.
- Main Key Holder and be the first point of contact in an emergency callout situation.
- Overall security of the premises including the locking of all windows, doors and gates.
- Ensuring the safety of all pilgrims during your shift.
- Clearing paths from leaves, snow and ice when required.
- Drawing the attention of the appropriate authorities, to any repairs or maintenance work, which is beyond the competence and responsibility of the Night Porter staff.
- General porterage duties.
- Replenishing, lighting and the removal of old candles within the Shrine Church each morning.
- Preparing the Holy Well for use each day.
Term of Employment
Seasonal Casual
Hours of Work
14 hours per night comprising of 7pm to Midnight, on call from Midnight to 6am and then 6am to 9am
In return we offer
Hourly rate of £13.68 per hour
Full training and support
Uniform
Meals - During the Pilgrimage Season (30th January to 6th December 2026) supper & breakfast will be provided free of charge on the days the post holder is on shift
Equal opportunities
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.
Health and safety
All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy.
Safeguarding Commitment
WCTA Ltd is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS check will need to be returned prior to commencement of employment.
Pay: From £13.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
