Work with us

Reports to: Bookings Manager, Tallulah Mbangweta
Location: Saint Paul’s Hammersmith, W6 9PJ
Working hours: Mondays, 9:30am – 5:30pm.
Pay: £14.80 per hour

About Saint Paul’s

Saint Paul’s is a vibrant Anglican church in the heart of London, committed to encountering God, growing disciples, and serving our city. We are passionate about creating a welcoming environment that reflects God’s love, fostering community, and inspiring people to live out their faith in every sphere of life.

Role Purpose

The Receptionist will play a key role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for all who enter Saint Paul’s. This is an opportunity to serve the church and community by greeting visitors, supporting our partner charities, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations at the front of house.

This role suits someone with a heart for hospitality and a passion for meeting people, who is flexible and enjoys engaging with diverse visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and warm welcome to everyone entering the building, reflecting the values of hospitality and service.

• Greet and guide guests, partner charity clients, and café users, ensuring they know where to go and feel cared for.

• Manage incoming deliveries, coordinating with the café team and staff to ensure efficient handling.

• Be attentive to the needs of visitors, responding to pastoral concerns with care and referring issues to the appropriate pastoral team members.

• Work with the Café Manager to ensure users of the café are well-informed and directed.

• Assist partner charities by managing the flow of their clients in and out of the building.

• Handle telephone and email enquiries as needed, ensuring prompt and professional responses.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Passionate about creating an environment of welcome, embodying Christ-like values in all interactions.

• Confident and effective in engaging with a diverse range of visitors, including commercial businesses and partner charities.

• Excellent verbal communication, with a calm and professional approach.

• Flexible and willing to collaborate with the café team, operations team, and partner charities.

• Punctual, organised, and able to manage responsibilities independently.

• Sensitivity to the needs of visitors and ability to respond appropriately.

• Basic IT skills for managing emails.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Others-centred and is eager to serve the church and community.

• Has a friendly and approachable manner, making visitors feel valued and welcome.

• Demonstrates patience, kindness, and discretion in all interactions.

• Is adaptable and proactive in responding to the needs of the building and its users.

• This post carries a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Saint Paul’s Hammersmith is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our church, context and wider community. We actively encourage individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, races and ethnicities to apply.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a completed Application Form plus CV, outlining competencies and experience that align to the full Job Description:

Application form
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Job description
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Submit
Completed/signed application Form and CV here.

About Spear Hammersmith and Fulham

Spear is working in partnership with St Paul’s Hammersmith to deliver the Spear Programme in Hammersmith and Fulham!

At St Paul’s Hammersmith, their vision is to see the church alive, encountering God and awakening cities. Following the call of Jesus to love their neighbour, they want to serve the needs of their local community, creating connection and developing places of safety, strength, and belonging.

The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear Hammersmith and Fulham which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life. 

Key Information:

• Salary: from £29,000

• Full-time, Maternity Cover - Monday to Friday

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas gift days (paid shut down between Christmas and New Year)

• Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate.
  

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and St Paul's Hammersmith

• You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.

• You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing.

• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun.

• You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills.

• Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload.

Click here to apply.

About Us:

St Paul’s Hammersmith is a vibrant Anglican church located in the heart of West London. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can encounter God. As our community grows, we are seeking friendly and practical individuals to join our Site Support Team, ensuring our services and events run smoothly.

Role Overview:

As a Site Support Team Member, you will play a crucial role in the logistical and hospitality aspects of our church services and events. Your responsibilities will include:

• Venue Preparation: Setting up and resetting chairs and equipment for services and events.

• Opening and Closing: Ensuring the church is securely opened before and locked after events.

• Health & Safety: Monitoring the premises to ensure safety protocols are followed.

• Hospitality Support: Assisting the Hospitality Team in welcoming attendees and addressing any queries.

• Grounds Patrol: Regularly checking the church grounds to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Although Site Support will have access to areas where children/youth activities are taking place, you are expected not to be alone with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

Working Hours:

This is a casual role offering flexible hours based on your availability. Support is primarily required on Sundays, with additional opportunities during midweek events, including weekday evenings and occasional daytime activities. Typical shift patterns include:

• Sunday Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Sunday Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Weekday Evening Shift: Typically from 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (times may vary depending on the specific event)

• Daytime Activities: Occasionally required to support events during weekdays, as needed.

You do not need to be available for all these shifts, as we can tailor your rota around your current schedule and availability.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Friendly and Approachable: Able to create a welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.

• Practical and Reliable: Comfortable with physical tasks and dependable in fulfilling responsibilities.

• Team Players: Willing to collaborate with various teams to ensure events run smoothly.

• Faith-Aligned: As this role supports the mission of our church, a genuine alignment with our Christian values is essential.

Please note: This position carries a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Requirements:

• DBS Check: Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

• Right to Work: Proof of the right to work in the UK is mandatory.

• Safeguarding Training: Completion of paid safeguarding training prior to commencing the role.

Remuneration:

• Hourly Rate: £14.80 (aligned with the current London Living Wage)

Saint Paul’s Hammersmith is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our church, context and wider community. We actively encourage individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, races and ethnicities to apply.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a completed Application Form plus CV, outlining competencies and experience that align to the full Job Description:

Application form
Download here

Job description
Download here

Submit
Completed/signed application Form and CV here.

Saint Paul’s Hammersmith – Coffee Shop Team

Location: Saint Paul’s Hammersmith, W6 9PJ
Reports to: Coffee Shop Manager 

What’s the Role?
We’re looking for friendly volunteers to support our coffee shop team during busy times before and after services.

What You’ll Do

• Serve customers on the till

• Help with bookshop purchases

• Support the flow of the coffee shop during busy periods

• Be a warm and welcoming presence to everyone

That’s it! A simple but really valuable way to serve during key moments.

What We’re Looking For
You don’t need experience, just a willingness to help and serve. Ideally, you are:

• Friendly and approachable

• Comfortable handling simple transactions

• Happy to be part of a team in a fast-paced moment

• Reliable and willing to jump in where needed

When?
Around 45 minutes before and/or after Sunday services.

Please note that this is a volunteer role (unpaid), but it’s a great way to serve, meet people, and support the life of the church in a practical way.

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Email coffee.shop@sph.org if you’re keen!