Appointment Type: Full time, 35 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday but with occasional, planned work out of hours.
Location: The successful candidate will need to be based at The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, Chapel Street, Salford M3 5LL.
Salary, pension, and benefits: £39,529 – £45,360 (based on skills and competencies)
25 days annual leave
5 Diocesan closure days
Statutory holidays
People’s Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free, secure parking
What are we looking for: The Cathedral Business Manager, reporting to the Cathedral Dean, is responsible for the effective management of the Cathedral’s operational and business functions, ensuring that the Cathedral is professionally managed, financially sustainable and fully compliant with all statutory and diocesan requirements.
The postholder, reporting to and working closely with the Cathedral Dean, will oversee the Cathedral’s physical, financial, and personnel resources, supporting the Cathedral’s role as the parish church for the local catholic community and the mother church of the Diocese of Salford.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
Closing date: Midday 22nd September 2026
Interview date: Interviews 29th September 2026
Please contact the HR department: HR@dioceseofsalford.org.uk if you have any queries about the role.
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Working hours: 20 hours per week, 09.00-13.00 Monday – Friday
Location: The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, 250 Chapel Street, M3 5LE
Salary: £13,988 actual (£24,470 whole time equivalent)
Benefits: 5 weeks holiday (100 hours), statutory holidays and 5 Diocesan Closure days per year. A pension plan, employee assistance programme and free parking are additional benefits.
About: We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional individual to join our team part time as a Receptionist and Administrator.
This is a varied role at the heart of Cathedral life, providing a warm welcome to parishioners, visitors, contractors, volunteers and staff, while supporting the day-to-day administration of the Cathedral.
What we are looking for: The successful applicant will have excellent communication and customer service skills, be confident using Microsoft Office, and enjoy working in a busy environment where no two days are the same. They will be well organised, able to prioritise tasks and maintain confidentiality.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ministry and mission of the Cathedral while working in a unique and inspiring setting.
Closing date: Midday 22nd September 2026
Interview date: Interviews 30th September 2026
Please contact the HR department: HR@dioceseofsalford.org.uk if you have any queries about the role.
Appointment Type: Part-time – term time, 12-month fixed term contract. (This role is dependent on specific funding)
Working hours: 14 hrs per week, over 40 weeks (term time), flexible working will be required including occasional evening and weekend work. Please note, we may also be interested in hearing from people seeking other work patterns and may have further flexibility.
Location: Cathedral Centre, Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP. Regular travel throughout the Diocese of Salford will be required (business mileage in line with HMRC guidelines will be payable).
Salary, pension, and benefits: Actual (40 weeks + 5.6 weeks holiday pay) = £9,869 paid in 12 monthly installments. (£28,127 per annum -full time equivalent)
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
What are we looking for: The Diocese of Salford is looking to recruit an outstanding Choral Director to help deliver the work of the Salford Schools Singing Programme (SSP) in Diocesan schools. The programme forms part of the National Schools Singing Programme. It aims to embed a high-quality singing programme within schools across the diocese, through regular whole-class singing sessions and after school choirs.
Closing date: 21st September 2026
Interviews: 1st October 2026
Please contact the HR department: HR@dioceseofsalford.org.uk if you have any queries about the role.
Appointment Type: Part-time, Permanent
Working hours: 8 hours per week. Work pattern to be agreed with Parish Priest
Location: St Vincent’s Presbytery, 40 Newbrook Road, Over Hulton, Bolton BL5 1ER
Salary and benefits: £14.12 Per hour, 40 hours holidays (which equates to 5 weeks), plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days (subject to pro-rata).
About: The parish of St Vincent de Paul Bolton, are looking for a Parish Administrator to provide broad range of support to the parish including communications, coordinating the liturgical calendar and parish events, parish administrative tasks and liaising with volunteer and community groups.
What we are looking for: We are looking for a person with excellent organisational skills who is able to work well and effectively within a small team, including volunteers. They will be able to undertake a variety of administrative tasks competently and efficiently and be able to prioritise activities to meet deadlines.
What you will need: The successful candidate will have experience of Microsoft Office and ideally have experience as a Secretary/Administrator in a responsible position. They will be trustworthy with the ability to work with complete discretion and confidentiality and have a friendly and professional manner.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at http://www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/national- safeguarding-standards/national-safeguarding-policy
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 7th September 2026
Please contact the HR department: HR@dioceseofsalford.org.uk if you have any queries about the role
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