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St Gregory the Great, Stratford-upon-Avon
We are the Roman Catholic church in Stratford and we are looking for a new organist who will be familiar with the Roman Catholic liturgy. The parish is under the care of Benedictines from Douai Abbey. One mass on Sunday (11.15), Christmas and Holy Week.
For details, contact Fr Oliver Holt OSB – 01789 292439 – stgregorytg.sua@rcaob.org.uk
Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton. GL6 9BP
seeks an enthusiastic musician to direct the choir and play the organ for our lively Anglican church in the liberal-catholic tradition. You will be at the centre of our worship, working with the church choir for Sunday Eucharists and monthly evensong. You will also work with the Rector to develop a new children’s choir. The rebuild by Goetze and Gwynn of the acclaimed Nicholson and Lord organ is nearing completion. There is a strong musical tradition, and varied concert opportunities in the recently reordered and flexible building.
Salary: from £6000 depending on experience, plus fees. There is the possibility of an increased salary subject to the launch of a successful junior/youth choir and/or the establishment of a successful concert series. Closing date: 30 September 2026. Information at www.minchchurch.org.uk/music or from admin@minchchurch.org.uk
CHURCH ORGANIST AND CHOIR DIRECTOR
The Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote, in the Diocese of Chichester, is seeking an experienced Church Organist and Choir Director.
The primary location would be at St Peter’s Henfield, with the requirement to provide occasional cover at St Giles’ Shermanbury and St Peter’s Woodmancote. The role will include leading, developing and growing the parish choir, including establishing links with the local church primary school and developing a school choir.
The organ at St Peter’s Henfield is a digital Eminent DCS-386 and was installed by Cathedral Organs in 1997.
Remuneration will be based on RSCM guidelines within the region of £8,500 to £9,000 (plus fees), commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For preliminary enquiries, please contact the Rector, Fr Joe Padfield on 01273-492017. The Job Description can be viewed on this link: organist and choir director job description.pdf
To apply, please send cv with covering letter to revdjoepadfield@outlook.com.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Director of Music (Church & Community)
St Martin of Tours, Epsom, Surrey
A creative and experienced musician who can grow our church choir and develop our relationships with the wider local community through music initiatives.
Working with an SATB choir, the FRCO organist and a fine three-manual Norman & Beard organ, sung services regularly include communion, Choral Mattins and Choral Evensong, all of which are livestreamed.
Salary: £21,000 PA
For Job description and further information: office@stmartinsepsom.org
01372 722567
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
CHORAL MUSIC AVAILABLE – ST JAMES THE GREAT, FLOCKTON
A selection of choral music is available to churches and choirs seeking to rehome well-loved repertoire. The collection includes anthems and service settings by composers such as Bamby, Stainer, Stanford and Brahms, together with Festival Service Books and small vocal scores of Sydney Nicholson’s Solemn Te Deum in B flat (‘People’s Part’).
For further details, please contact: flocktonchurch@gmail.com (Churchwarden: Peter Crow).
CHURCH MUSIC SOCIETY
(Registered Charity No: 1200306)
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
RSCM Publications is the exclusive publisher for the Church Music Society.
This charity and membership organisation, which supports church music, principally by publishing choral music and by providing a platform for research and educational material, seeks to fill these two part-time posts. They could be combined if attractive to a suitable candidate.
Full details from churchmusicsocietyapply@gmail.com or at
Closing date for applications: noon, 17 July
Partnership Vacancy
Director of Musical Outreach, Sandringham group of Churches, Norfolk
The Sandringham & West Newton Parochial Church Council seeks a committed and creative Director of Musical Outreach to lead and develop the musical life of our group of churches and local community. There is an intention for this role to have a specific connection with the Royal School of Church Music.
Working with the Rector, you will direct robed and unrobed choirs, support worship and liturgy, and build strong links with local schools through music. You will also develop concerts, community ensembles, and outreach initiatives that support the Church’s mission through music.
We offer an exciting opportunity to:
• Grow a thriving choral tradition across several churches
• Develop musical outreach, especially among children and young people
• Establish new community ensembles and events
You will be:
• An experienced organist (organ diploma or equivalent) and choral director
• A committed Christian, engaged with the worship and life of the Church
• Passionate about mission through music and inclusive participation
• Able to inspire musicians of all ages and abilities
• Willing to learn and share that learning with a wider audience
• A keen team player
Full-time (35 hours), including weekends and festivals.
Subject to Safer Recruitment and Royal Household vetting.
Interviews will take place on: either
• Wednesday 15th July 2026 or
• Thursday 16th July 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 5th July at 12 midnight
For a copy of the job description, person specification and other information, please contact: The Rector on rector.sandringham@gmail.com
The United Benefice of Hampsthwaite with Felliscliffe, Killinghall and Birstwith
We are seeking a Director of Music
Music is at the heart of our worshipping life across our four village churches. We are seeking a gifted and collaborative Director of Music to help deepen our musical tradition, nurture participation, and support joyful, prayerful worship for all ages.
About the Role
- Playing the organ to a high standard
- Directing and inspiring adult and junior choirs
- Developing musical outreach and scholarship programmes
How to Apply: Contact Rev Scott Gardiner scott.gardiner@leeds.anglican.org 01423 451649
Closing date: 28th June 2026 Interviews: 4th July 2026
What we Offer
- £10,400 per year (0.27FTE)
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Opportunities to grow the choirs and outreach
- A welcoming and supportive church community
St Nicholas, Marston, Oxford – Organist and Director of Music
We are a friendly, inclusive and musical church on the edge of Oxford. We are looking for an Organist and Director of Music. See our website for more details
https://stnicholasmarston.org.uk/vacancies/
Deadline for applications is 17th June 2026.
Director of Music
We are seeking a talented musician, ideally an organist with RCO diploma standard or equivalent, to become our Director of Music at St Oswald’s Church, Ashbourne. Someone who is keen to help us develop our already strong music offering by growing our existing choir, developing a Children’s Choir and potentially starting a Community Choir.
Our dream candidate would be someone willing to work collaboratively with our priest-in-charge to grow and develop our music offering, not just at church but also in the community.
The role would suit a positive, energetic, and creative person with a sound musical background. It would also be desirable if they have experience in leading and encouraging children and young people to take an active part in our church music.
For more information about this is an exciting and rewarding post, please see below for the full application pack (available in PDF or Word format). For an informal conversation, feel free to contact the Rev’d Dwayne Engh:
email vicar@ashbournechurch.org.uk, or
phone 01335 701082.
Closing date for applications: 8th May 2026
Choir Leader (part-time): St Edmund’s Church, Roundhay
This is an exciting and rewarding post for someone to lead and develop our choir in this growing multigenerational parish church. We have a robed choir with a range of ages, experience and abilities, and we are keen to grow and develop our existing choir as well as encourage new and younger members. You do not need to have keyboard skills as we have a committed organist / pianist who supports choir rehearsals and services. This role involves directing our mixed-age choir, expanding our music repertoire, and collaborating closely with our talented organist / pianist, clergy, and musicians to enhance our worship through music. Experience in conducting and teaching choral techniques to amateur singers as well as knowledge of Anglican music, are therefore essential. We recognise that our choir leader will need regular Sunday rest and holidays, as well as time to worship themselves, so our current service pattern requires a working commitment of around 32 Sundays term-time only except for major festivals. You would be required to lead some evening services and Thursday evening choir practice for one hour during term time and for Festival or special services. A Genuine Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be a Christian.
Annual salary in line with RSCM guidelines: £3608 per annum paid monthly.
For more details about the post or to apply contact Revd Michelle Lepine on vicar@stedmundsroundhay.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 28th May 2026 and interviews expected mid / end June 2026. Anticipated start date September 2026.
An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for the successful applicant.
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