Engagement Coordinator

Job Summary

Planning and delivery of an audience led, public programme of talks, tours and exhibitions at the Cathedral, for a great visitor experience

Job Description

As Engagement Coordinator you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of an audience led, public programme of talks, tours and exhibitions at the Cathedral, as well as
working with us to plan and deliver a great visitor experience. As a champion of great public engagement you'll deliver high standards of presentation at the Cathedral, maximising opportunities to deepen visitors understanding of our stories and mission.

Job Requirements

If you have experience in:

- Developing and delivering income generating visitor engagement programmes
- Working with difference audiences
- Working within a cultural, commercial or visitor attraction setting

And are:

- Customer focused, passionate about excellent engagement
- Flexible, positive and creative
- Results focused, self-motivator with an entrepreneurial attitude, with an understanding of and enthusiasm for the Cathedral's overall vision and values, and sympathy with the Christian faith.

Then we would love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

- Plan, co-ordinate and deliver an engaging public programme of visitor led events, aimed at building new audiences and boosting our visitor numbers
- Work with the Head of Engagement, to develop the group visit offer, ensuring forthcoming anniversaries and activities are exploited
- Support the Head of Engagement to deliver the Social Justice Programme
- Provide administration of groups and public tours
- Coordinate with the Audience Development Coordinator to evaluate and action where necessary visitor and volunteer feedback
- Work with external stakeholders and speakers to deliver an engaging year-round expert talks series
- Work with the Finance Team, ensure all fees for engagement events are invoiced and paid for in advance
- Line management of the Cathedral Guides volunteer team
- Work with the Verging and Property team to ensure events are coordinated and delivered to a high professional standard
- Support the Head of Engagement to deliver large scale public events

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Job Overview

Job Title: Engagement Coordinator
Salary: £30k-£40k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Charity
Role: Curation
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Engagement Coordinator

Organisation: Southwark Cathedral

Postcode: SE1 9DA

How to Apply

For further information and to apply, please visit the Church of England Pathways website and complete the application form by 11.59pm on Tuesday, June 16th.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday, June 29th

Contact name: Rosie Ward
Contact email: [email protected]

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About Southwark Cathedral

Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. It stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues, the offices of major companies, schools and diverse residential communities. The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.

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