Vacancies

Satsang | Sanskriti | Seva

Vacancies

Pujari Religious Worker

Job RefSSS-06-2024
WageMinimum Wage
Hours35 Hours Per Week
LocationStanmore, London
DurationPermanent
Date Posted01 June 2024
Closing Date30 June 2024
Number of Positions Available1

Description

An opportunity has now come up for a pujari religious worker.

Applicants must be male only and be of Hindu religion due to religious requirements. Applicant should be able to read Swaminarayan Scriptures with the relevant raags and be literate In Gujarati and/or Sanskrit.

Ideally the candidate should have carried out this role previously in a Swaminarayan Temple. Duties involve performing the morning waking up of the deities, preparation and performing Aarti, preparation and performing of the Deities Thaal (food offering) and reading religious scriptures.

This vacancy is exempt from the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (SDA) SDA ref. S7(2)(e). The vacancy is also exempt from the Race Relations Act (RRA) due to religious requirements. As a condition of your employment you will be required to reside in the temple premises where adequate accommodation exists. A charge for rent and other charges for the use of utilities will be deducted from your wages. All reasonable maintenance (food, clothing and other such disbursements) will be provided by the temple.

Pujari Religious Worker

Job RefSSS-05-2024
WageMinimum Wage
Hours35 Hours Per Week
LocationStanmore, London
DurationPermanent
Date Posted01 May 2024
Closing Date31 May 2024
Number of Positions Available1

Description

An opportunity has now come up for a pujari religious worker.

Applicants must be male only and be of Hindu religion due to religious requirements. Applicant should be able to read Swaminarayan Scriptures with the relevant raags and be literate In Gujarati and/or Sanskrit.

Ideally the candidate should have carried out this role previously in a Swaminarayan Temple. Duties involve performing the morning waking up of the deities, preparation and performing Aarti, preparation and performing of the Deities Thaal (food offering) and reading religious scriptures.

This vacancy is exempt from the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (SDA) SDA ref. S7(2)(e). The vacancy is also exempt from the Race Relations Act (RRA) due to religious requirements. As a condition of your employment you will be required to reside in the temple premises where adequate accommodation exists. A charge for rent and other charges for the use of utilities will be deducted from your wages. All reasonable maintenance (food, clothing and other such disbursements) will be provided by the temple.

How to apply

Please send your CV and references to info@swaminarayansatsang.com.

Employer

Shree Swaminarayan Satsang (S.S.S) (Shree Swaminarayan Temple Stanmore)

Additional Information

The employer has claimed an exception under the Race Relations Act. The employer has also claimed an exemption under the Employment Equality regulations with regards to Religion or Belief due to strict religious requirements. This vacancy meets the requirements of the National Minimum Wage Act.

Additional Information

Please note, no application will be accepted after the closing date of the vacancy in question.

JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

Unlock Spiritual wellbeing with Satsang, Sanskriti & Seva in your life

Get latest insights into upcoming events, spiritual sessions & classes, offsite summer camps, volunteering opportunities and various activities for all ages throughout the year.