Director of Music

The Abbey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A historical religious institution in London is seeking a Director of Music to lead its Catholic choir and develop its sacred music programme starting in September 2026. The ideal candidate will be a gifted musician with artistic sensitivity and a commitment to maintaining a tradition of excellence in church music. Subsidised accommodation is part of the competitive salary package offered. Applications close on January 7, 2026, with interviews taking place in January 2026.

Benefits

Subsidised accommodation

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Gifted musician with artistic sensitivity and professional focus.
• Desire to maintain and develop a tradition of excellence in church music.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Catholic choir of Ealing Abbey.
• Contribute to the development of the Abbey's sacred music programme.

Job description

Director of Music

Ealing Abbey

Location: London and Home Counties

Ref: JN014310

The Abbey of St Benedict, London, wishes to appoint a Director of Music to lead the Catholic choir of Ealing Abbey, and to contribute to the development of the Abbey's sacred music programme from September 2026.

Founded in 1897, the Abbey maintains a high standard of liturgical and musical worship within the Catholic Benedictine tradition and this role offers the opportunity to work in a context where the choral tradition is taken seriously, and where music plays a central role in the liturgical expression of the church. Following the exceptional twenty-year tenure of the current Director, the post will suit a gifted musician who brings artistic sensitivity, professional focus, and a desire to maintain and develop a well‑established tradition of excellence in church music.

Subsidised accommodation is available as part of a competitive salary package.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 7th January, 11.59pm with interviews in person in January 2026.

• Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS Check
• Registered Charity No: 242715

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Closing date: 07 January 2026