LIVERPOOL GANESH TEMPLE

🟠 MINISTER OF RELIGION – HINDU PRIEST

Liverpool Ganesh Temple (Liverpool Ganesh Trust)
Delfby Crescent, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 8TN
Charity Registration No. 1147647

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🟠 Vacancy: Minister of Religion – Hindu Priest

Liverpool Ganesh Temple is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Hindu Priest to undertake a key religious and spiritual leadership role within the Temple.

The successful applicant will provide religious leadership to the Temple's Hindu community, lead and conduct Hindu religious ceremonies and rites, conduct poojas, abhishekam, archanai and major Hindu religious festivals, and provide spiritual and pastoral guidance to worshippers.

The role requires substantial knowledge, training and practical experience in Hindu religious traditions and the ability to lead religious ceremonies in accordance with the religious practices and traditions of Liverpool Ganesh Temple.

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🟡 Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Minister of Religion will:

• Provide religious and spiritual leadership within Liverpool Ganesh Temple.

• Lead and conduct Hindu religious ceremonies, rites and rituals.

• Conduct daily and special poojas, abhishekam, archanai and other religious observances.

• Lead major Hindu festivals, religious celebrations and special Temple ceremonies.

• Provide spiritual, pastoral and religious guidance to worshippers and members of the Hindu community.

• Provide advice concerning Hindu customs, traditions and religious practices.

• Support families and worshippers during significant religious occasions.

• Lead prayers and provide religious teachings where appropriate.

• Guide and support Assistant Priests and other religious workers.

• Work with the Temple Trustees and management to maintain the religious standards and traditions of the Temple.

• Help preserve and promote Hindu religious traditions within the Temple and wider community.

• Participate in religious community activities and outreach connected with the Temple.

• Ensure religious ceremonies are conducted correctly, respectfully and in accordance with Temple traditions.

• Undertake other appropriate religious duties associated with the leadership of the Temple.

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🟡 Essential Requirements

• Substantial experience as a Hindu Priest or Minister of Religion.

• Appropriate Hindu religious training and knowledge.

• Experience independently leading Hindu religious ceremonies, rites and rituals.

• Ability to conduct and lead poojas, abhishekam, archanai and other Hindu religious ceremonies.

• Experience leading major Hindu festivals and religious ceremonies.

• Ability to provide spiritual and pastoral guidance to members of the Hindu community.

• Knowledge of Hindu scriptures, traditions and religious practices.

• Ability to communicate Hindu religious teachings and traditions appropriately.

• Experience advising and supporting worshippers on religious matters.

• Ability to work respectfully with priests, trustees, staff, volunteers and members of the Temple community.

• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.

• Commitment to maintaining Hindu religious traditions and practices.

• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings and during Hindu religious festivals.

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🟡 Desirable Experience

• Previous experience as a Senior or Principal Hindu Priest.

• Experience leading a Hindu congregation or religious community.

• Experience conducting major Hindu festivals.

• Knowledge of Sanskrit and/or Tamil.

• Experience providing pastoral and spiritual guidance.

• Experience supervising or guiding Assistant Priests and other Religious Workers.

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🟠 Employment Details

Position: Minister of Religion – Hindu Priest
Number of vacancies: 1
Employment type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Full-time, with flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, evenings and during Hindu religious festivals according to the Temple's religious calendar and operational requirements.

Location: Liverpool Ganesh Temple, Delfby Crescent, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 8TN

Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum

Salary will depend on qualifications, religious training and relevant experience. Pension contributions and other employment benefits will be provided in accordance with applicable UK employment requirements and the Temple's terms and conditions.

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🟠 How to Apply

Applicants should provide:

• A current CV.

• A covering letter explaining their Hindu religious training and experience.

• Details of previous Hindu temple or religious leadership positions.

• Details of relevant religious training and qualifications.

• Details of experience conducting Hindu religious ceremonies and leading religious activities.

• Details of two relevant references.

Applications should be sent to:

liverpoolkirkbyganeshtemple@gmail.com

Email subject:
Application – Minister of Religion – Hindu Priest

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🟠 GOV.UK VACANCY

This vacancy is also advertised on the UK Government's Find a Job service.

GOV.UK Job Reference:
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