Organist (Part-time/job share) - St Patrick’s Church in Salter Street, Shirley

The Church Of England Birmingham; London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant church in London seeks a part-time Organist to enhance worship through music. The role involves playing for services, accompanying the choir, and contributing to the church's musical life. The candidate will be part of a rewarding community experience, with 6 weeks vacation annually.

Benefits

6 weeks paid holiday per year

Opportunities for creative expression in worship

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and skilled in music for worship.
• Ability to play for 2-3 Sunday services per month.
• Open to innovative music approaches.

Responsibilities

• Play for Sunday services and occasional church events.
• Accompany the church choir during practices and services.

Skills

Musicality

Collaboration

Education

Experience in playing church services

Job description

Organist (Part-time/job share) - St Patrick’s Church in Salter Street, Shirley

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time/job share Organist at St Patrick’s Church in Salter Street, Shirley. We are a beautiful grade II listed rural church of traditional style, enjoying weekly Sunday sung Eucharist. We have a thriving church, and music is central to our worship.

The ideal candidate will be keen and able to play for 2-3 Sunday services per month and Occasional Offices when required, be open to exploring fresh ways of using music to enhance worship, and to also accompany our choir.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and the PCC of St Patrick’s Church, Salter Street, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. Appointments to this post are subject to pre-appointment checks, including references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

This will be a fully employed role, and holiday entitlement will be 6 weeks paid holiday per calendar year, or pro rota when starting through the church year.

We welcome any expressions of interests or applications through Revd Denise Jones, [e-mail], at your earliest opportunity. Interviews will be held on a date mutually agreed.