Organist and Choir Leader

DIOCESE OF LONDON; Molesey; On-site; GBP 3,600 - 3,800; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of London is seeking an organist to lead the music in our Sunday worship at a church on the Surrey/Richmond border, near Hampton Court. You will guide our small, enthusiastic choir and congregation to learn new hymns and songs, aiming to grow in confidence as a worshipping community.

We value both traditional and contemporary music and seek a musician who can perform and arrange to draw people closer to God.

Responsibilities

• Lead the music in Sunday worship.
• Lead the small choir and congregation to learn new hymns and songs.
• Blend traditional and contemporary music to engage the worshippers.

Job description

3 Sunday services per month; choir rehearsals around 20 weeks per year.

£80 per service £40 per choir rehearsal. Fees for occasional offices.

Based at:

On the border of Surrey and Richmond. Nearest train station Hampton Court.

We are looking for an organist to lead the music in our Sunday worship. This is a role for someone who loves helping people sing, not only someone who plays well. You will lead our small, enthusiastic choir and our congregation to learn new hymns and songs and to grow in confidence as a worshipping community. We value both traditional and contemporary music and are looking for someone who can do both to draw people closer to God.

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through the use of the Safer Recruitment practice guidance. This role is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.