About The Role
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.
Lead the music on three Sunday per month, playing organ or piano as appropriate. Lead, encourage and grow the choir helping amateur singers to grow in confidence and enjoyment. Introduce new hymns and songs to the congregation and help people feel able to join in. Work with the vicar to plan music for services, including the main festivals and seasons of the church year. Lead the music at occasional extra services (and by arrangement weddings and funerals, with fees set separately). Encourage, and where possible, develop other musicians, singers and young people in the musical life of the church.
Essential: Skilled musician on both organ and piano bringing music to life for both choir and congregation. Creates enjoyable choir rehearsals with energy, enthusiasm and sensitivity. Good working relationship with with clergy; able to plan collaboratively, take direction and communicate well. Reliable, well organised and a good team member. A personal Christian faith or a clear commitment to the church’s worship and mission and a desire to help others encounter God through music. Experience of leading or directing a choir and/or singing group.
Desirable: Experience in an Anglican or similar church setting. Some experience working with children or young people.
Equal Opportunities
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.