Priest for Hindu Temple

Job Overview:

The Vaishnava Priest will be responsible for leading and conducting the daily religious

services, rituals, and ceremonies at the temple, providing spiritual guidance to the

community, and playing a key role in the temple\’s cultural and religious activities. This is a full-time position with responsibilities extending beyond daily rituals to include managing special ceremonies, festivals, and volunteer coordination

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Rituals & Ceremonies:

• Lead daily prayers and rituals, including Arti, Puja, and Abhishekam.

• Perform special ceremonies such as weddings, Naming ceremonies,

Anniversary prayers, and Navaratri celebrations.

• Ensure the temple\’s sanctum and deity offerings are maintained according to

Hindu traditions.

• Festival and Special Event Leadership:

• Take charge of organizing and overseeing the temple\’s major festivals,

including Diwali, Pongal, Sri Krishna Jayanti, and others.

• Lead community gatherings during festivals, ensuring rituals are conducted

with precision and devotion.

• Collaborate with other priests, volunteers, and the administrative team for

event planning.

• Spiritual Guidance:

• Provide spiritual counselling and guidance to temple visitors, answering

religious questions and helping individuals with their spiritual needs.

• Offer teachings on Hindu philosophy, scriptures (e.g., Bhagavad Gita,

Ramayana, Vedas), and rituals.

• Community Engagement:

• Act as a spiritual leader for the temple community, fostering a welcoming,

inclusive, and respectful environment for all devotees.

• Maintain regular communication with temple-goers, including guiding them

on religious matters, counselling, and providing blessings during visits.

• Team Leadership:

• Supervise and coordinate the work of assistant priests and other volunteers

involved in temple services and community activities.

• Lead and guide the Religious & Rituals Team, ensuring everyone is trained

and organised.

• Administrative Support:

• Work alongside the Temple Administrator and Volunteer Coordinator to

ensure smooth temple operations.

• Support with scheduling temple services, preparing for festivals, and assisting

with temple events.

• Temple Maintenance and Upholding Religious Standards:

• Ensure the sanctity of the temple premises and its adherence to religious

protocols.

• Work with the administrative team to ensure the temple\’s cleanliness, upkeep,

and readiness for services.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Skills:

• Deep Knowledge of Hindu Rituals: Comprehensive understanding of traditional

Hindu rituals, prayers, ceremonies, and scriptures.

• Leadership & Communication: Ability to lead religious ceremonies and

communicate effectively with a diverse community. Strong public speaking skills.

• Organisational: Ability to manage multiple ceremonies and events simultaneously,

ensuring accuracy and devotion.

• Community Engagement: Sensitivity to the spiritual and cultural needs of devotees,

offering them guidance and support.

• Multilingual: Ability to read and speak languages such as Sanskrit, Tamil, or Hindi

(preferred for scripture reading and rituals).

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well with temple committees, volunteers, and

community members.

Experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Hindu priest, performing daily rituals, leading

ceremonies, and guiding the community.

• Previous experience in managing or coordinating major Hindu festivals and events.

• Experience in temple management and team leadership is a plus.

• Experience in community outreach and spiritual counselling is desirable.

Qualifications:

• Formal Religious Training: Degree or certification in Hindu studies, religious

rituals, or related fields (from a recognised institution or spiritual body).

• Hindu Ritual Training: Formal training in conducting Hindu rituals, ceremonies,

and scriptural readings.

• Health & Safety Training: Understanding of health and safety regulations,

particularly for events involving large gatherings (desirable).

Additional Information:

• This role is full-time and may require flexibility for major festivals or special

religious events, where additional hours will be needed.

• The temple provides a supportive community and a collaborative work

environment, with volunteers and administrative staff assisting with event

coordination.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about providing spiritual leadership in a growing Hindu community, we invite you to apply for the Vaishnava Priest position at Chelmsford Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/09/2025
Reference ID: CSPT08/2025
Expected start date: 22/09/2025