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Thank you for your interest in joining Westminster Abbey. If you see a vacancy for a position you could thrive in, we’d love to hear from you. If you'd like to find out more about life at the Abbey before you apply, please visit our website.

Application and selection process

To apply for a vacancy, please register for an account on our careers portal. You can then complete an online application for any of our vacancies. You don’t need to complete the application in one go. The form has been designed so that you can save, review and amend it, before submitting it.

If you are short listed, we will contact you shortly after the closing date and invite you to take part in the selection process. This typically includes a panel interview with the hiring managers. Depending on the position you are applying for, we may also ask you to complete an exercise to demonstrate your suitability for the position, or invite you to attend a second-stage interview.

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What to expect

If you are successful in the selection process, we will send you a conditional job offer. This offer is generally dependent on receiving two satisfactory references, medical clearance, confirmation of your right to work in the UK, a relevant level DBS check, and completion of a six-month probationary period.

We understand that applicants invest significant time in completing their application forms, so we make it a priority to notify unsuccessful candidates of their application status as promptly as possible.

FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions and some tips to help you prepare your application. If you have a question that isn't answered here or in the job pack, please get in touch by emailing [email protected].

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HR Officer

  • Careers Site Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
    13 Apr 2025
  • All LocationsAll Locations:
    Westminster, London
  • SectionSection:
    Human Resources
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent Full-Time
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £35,000
  • Contracted HoursContracted Hours:
    40
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Retail Assistant

  • Careers Site Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
    14 Apr 2025
  • All LocationsAll Locations:
    Westminster, London
  • SectionSection:
    Retail
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent Full-Time
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £25,898
  • Contracted HoursContracted Hours:
    35
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Minor Canon and Succentor

  • Careers Site Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
    12 Apr 2025
  • All LocationsAll Locations:
    Westminster, London
  • SectionSection:
    Minor Canon
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Fixed Term Full-Time
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    Please refer to the application pack for details on remuneration and hours of work.
  • Contracted HoursContracted Hours:
    0
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Conservation Housekeeper

  • Careers Site Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date:
    11 Apr 2025
  • All LocationsAll Locations:
    Westminster, London
  • SectionSection:
    Conservation
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent Part-Time
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £11,634.35 (FTE £29,085.88)
  • Contracted HoursContracted Hours:
    16
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