Temple Religious Worker / Assistant

Temple Religious Worker / Assistant

Temple Religious Worker / Assistant. Aberdeen Hindu Temple Trust, a registered charity, was incorporated in 2014 as an interface organisation for various Hindu organisations in Aberdeen such as Aberdeen Hindu Association, Indian Association of NE Scotland, Nepalese association, Brahmakumaris and many more. The primary purpose of this trust is to serve the spiritual needs of the Hindu religious people in Aberdeen.

The Trust operates the Aberdeen Hindu Temple located at (Old Stoneywood Church), Bankhead Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9HQ and promotes religious, spiritual, cultural, educational, social, and humanitarian needs and commitments for the benefits of its members and community.

The Temple now requires a Hindu Priest / Religious Worker who comes from a Traditional Indian Priestly order, must have undergone formal training under a reputable and Government approved Saiva/Vaishnava Hindu Organisation with qualification such as Saiva Agama pravara course/ Vaikanasam. Applicants must have extensive (at least 10 years of experience as a qualified priest) proven experience, must be a strict vegetarian. Applicants must have a Hindu religion and satisfy the religious requirements of the role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or be eligible for sponsorship under the relevant UK visa route.

The Trust is committed to Fair Work First principles, including payment of at least the Real Living Wage and fair working practices.

Location

Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9HQ

Salary

£21,811 and £23,080

Employment Terms

Full-time / Temporary

Hours of Work

33 hours per week (split hours). Flexible working from Monday to Sunday.

Education, Experience and Language Requirements

• A minimum of ten years previous experience as a Priest.
• Certification and training in Vedic and Agama (Karana and Kamiya Agamas) from a Hindu religious organization is essential.
• Trained in offering Kerala Tantrik religious services.
• Shall be trained and skilled in the rites and practices set out in the Kamika and Karana Agamas as observed in the Saivite Hindu tradition, including Homam and Kumba Abhishekam and Temple Poojas and rituals.
• Expert in chanting Vedas and Upanishads.
• Skillful in alankaram, making garlands and decoration of deities in various forms during temple functions and major festivals.
• Trained / well-versed and adept in performing Vaidika Karyakramas including the jatakarma, namakarana, annaprasana and vidyarambha samskaras; the punniyaka vachanam and the varushabthikam, srartham and dharpana ceremonies.
• Additional qualifications including Samaya Vishesha Deeksha and other are preferred.
• General communication skills are required for the congregation.
• Prior experience of working in the United Kingdom, preferably Scotland is desirable.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Hindu Temple rituals such as Abishekam, Homam, Alangaram to all deities, officiating weddings and special prayers for family events.
• Recite Vedic mantras and slogans.
• Conduct religious ceremonies reflective of all auspicious days as per the Hindu calendar.
• Recite Hindu religious songs and Bajan etc during the poojas (prayers).
• Perform Hindu pooja and prayers regularly in and out of the premises.
• Teach the meanings of Hindu religion to the devotees and motivate and encourage the devotees to participate regularly in the temple activities.
• Proven experience in making flower garlands, decorating the deities, and preparing holy foods for ritual offerings.
• Maintain the sanctum.
• Polish metal deities using temple assistants/volunteers, dispose of all used flowers, arrange the deities’ clothing and pooja items in the appropriate storage locations.
• Report/liaise with the temple administrator, chairperson of the pooja committee or other designated representative of the employer.
• Offer counselling and welfare support to the faith members.
• Provide religious education and discourse for children and adults.
• Assist the congregation in the achievement of their spiritual goals, preach the Hindu doctrine, and perform religious prayers and ceremonies according to the Hindu Vedic way of life.
• Provide the president, chairperson of the temple, and/or authorised designate with a list of all the religious events that should be performed throughout the year in the temples.
• Provide documentation demonstrating eligibility to work in the UK.
• Help in the maintenance of cleanliness of the temple and ground floor hall hire.
• Adhere to temple rules, processes, procedures, and policies.
• Work independently and guide assistant priest(s)/volunteers as required.
• Be of exemplary character befitting the position of the priest in a Hindu temple and should be vegetarian and abstain from alcohol, tobacco or other recreational substances.

Application Closing Date

28th June 2026

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