***Sikh Priest required - Part time****

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An opportunity has arisen for a part-time post of a Sikh Priest at Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib Ji Peterborough UK.

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The duties of the Sikh Priest shall be:

• To carry out the daily worshiping duties in the morning (Prakash) and evening (sukhassan).

• Recite the holy Guru Granth Sahib Ji during the Akhand Patth ceremonies.

• Recite sehej path, Sukhmani Sahib, and perform Kirtan as and when required including on each Sunday Service and on special occasions such as Gurpurbs, weddings and Sikh festivals, etc.

• To prepare and serve the Karah Parshad (holy food) to the worshippers during congregations.

• Keep the holy darbar sahib and sachkhand rooms in utmost clean and hygienic conditions.

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Skills, experience, and qualifications required:

• Be competent in reading and reciting Guru Granth Sahib Ji and participating in Akhand Patth sahib.

• Be competent in carrying out the Kirtan duties.

• Has a complete knowledge and understanding of the Sikh Code of Conduct (Sikh Rehat Maryada)

• Can make Karah Parshad and Langar at the Gurdwara Sahib and serve it to the Gurdwara worshipers.

• Has a minimum 2-year practical experience of performing Sikh Priest duties in a recognised Sikh Temple.

 

Duration and Remuneration:

• It is a part-time post (less than 30 hours per week) for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance during the first 3 months.

• The salary will be paid at the National Minimum Wage level.

• If needed, the employee and dependents can be accommodated at the Gurdwara Sahib premises.

• The applicant, from time to time, shall be required to perform the above duties at private homes away from the Sikh temple.

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Closing date: 20 November 2020

Apply in writing to:

The Trustees of Baba Budha Ji Educational Trust

23 Royce Road, Peterborough PE1 5YB

For further details Contact: Jagdev Singh (07946 466485 email: bbjet1138700@gmail.com)

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