Organist and Music Outreach Lead

St Monica Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization focused on community well-being seeks an Organist and Music Outreach Lead in Bristol. This role involves providing music for worship and developing community music programs. The ideal candidate will have skills in leading choirs and a passion for creating vibrant musical experiences. With part-time hours and competitive pay, this position offers an opportunity to impact the lives of residents through music.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Life Assurance

At least 23 days annual leave

Subsidised gym

Free parking

Qualifications

• Skilled organist and choir leader with experience in music for worship.
• Innovative and passionate about building community through music.
• Proven experience in leading choirs and engaging with various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide music for sacramental acts of worship.
• Lead and develop the choir, ensuring high-quality performances.
• Grow and manage community music programs.

Skills

Experience in liturgical settings

Musical creativity

Collaboration skills

Fluency in sight-reading

Adaptability in worship styles

Inter-generational people skills

Education

FRCO / ARCO or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At St Monica Trust, we believe music has the power to transform lives. As a not-for-profit charitable organisation, we are committed to helping people flourish in later life and reducing isolation and loneliness across Bristol. Our original site boasts a stunning 3-manual Willis organ and a weekly congregation of 70+.

Now, we’re creating an exciting outwardly-focused new role that goes beyond the traditional. We're looking for an Organist and Music Outreach Lead who will

• Provide music for sacramental acts of worship in our chapel.
• Lead and develop our choir, bringing creativity and excellence to every performance.
• Develop partnerships and deliver a varied musical programme that builds community and inspires joy.

This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to use your gifts to make a real difference.

Key Outcomes & Results

• Provision of high-quality organ, choir and piano-led music ministry for traditional acts of Christian worship
• Delivery of a varied and inspiring programme of music at Cote Lane for St Monica Trust residents
• New opportunities fostering inter-generational partnerships through music with organisations, groups, and the wider community
• Increased levels of resident engagement and contribution through music
• Widened local access to and participation with organ music through regular recitals, concerts and 'come and play' events
• Innovative inter-site community connections, through music, between residents, families, staff and volunteers
• Maintenance and care of the newly refurbished Willis organ for future generations
• Analyses facts and available information to resolve varied and non-routine problems.
• Plans and organises a range of interlinked activities and tasks.
• May modify processes for best outcomes.
• Confident with data and report writing/business case.
• Aware of wider issues.
• Uses experience to identify most appropriate actions.
• Pre-empts issues and trouble shoots.

Working with Others

• Role models integrity.
• Flexible style, stepping in to support team members when required.
• Liaises with other teams/departments and external partners/contacts as service area expert.
• Encourages engagement and flexibility within team.

Well-being and Values

• Demonstrate interest, care and attention.
• Create a positive impression.
• Reliable, dependable and professional.
• Aware of cultural and individual differences in all interactions and service areas.

Key Competencies & Qualifications (Essential)

• A skilled organist and choir leader with experience in liturgical settings.
• Innovative, imaginative, and passionate about creating community through music.
• Someone who thrives on collaboration and brings flair to every project.
• FRCO / ARCO or equivalent; capable pianist; fluent sight-reader; comfortable with transposition
• Adaptable and flexible church musician comfortable with both traditional and contemporary styles of worship
• Proven experience of growing and leading a choir
• Evidence of musical flair and creative approach to community outreach
• High level inter-generational people skills with evidence of co-productive teamwork
• Demonstrable appreciation for Christian worship and its value for worshipping communities
• Analyses facts and available information to resolve varied and non-routine problems.
• Plans and organises a range of interlinked activities and tasks.
• May modify processes for best outcomes.
• Confident with data and report writing/business case.
• Aware of wider issues.
• Uses experience to identify most appropriate actions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of working with older people
• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers
• Established local connections with organ and music affiliates
• IT adept

Communication Skills

• Advocate culture of communication and information sharing between team members.
• May involve others in resolving and discussing mutual problems.
• Written responses presented in range of formats.
• Exchanges and clarifies technical or complex info for diverse audience.

Salary & Benefits

£36,800.40 - £41,423.20 Contract Part time NEW

We are committed to communities where older people flourish, by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. When you join the St Monica Trust, you'll be part of an organisation built on 100 years of trust, thanks to the people who work for us. Our benefits and perks for permanent and fixed term jobs include a generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, at least 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, access to retail and other discounts, subsidised gym, restaurant, free parking and much more! Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week Hourly rate: £20.22 per hour.

Additional Information

• Duties must be carried out in compliance with St Monica Trust's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
• Duties must be carried out in compliance with current UK GDPR and with St Monica Trust's Confidentiality and Data Protection Policy.
• This role profile contains the principal accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction, including spent convictions, must be made known at the time of the application.
• Salary Ranges: £36,800.40 - £41,423.20
• Time Type: Part time