Current opportunities to work at Coventry Cathedral

Non-Executive Member of Chapter

The Chapter is the equivalent of a Board of Trustees for the Cathedral. Once the Cathedral has become a registered charity, then the Chapter will be the Board of Trustees. It is the administrative body of the Cathedral and has the ultimate responsibility for directing and overseeing its affairs. Chapter meets 11 times a year (not in August) generally on a Tuesday morning for around 2 hours.

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Non-Executive Chapter Job Pack

Chapter Application Form

Verger

(£10,878.48 per annum + 8% non-contributory pension)

(20 hours)

The role of Verger is crucial to the fulfilment of the Cathedral’s mission and ministry. We are looking for a committed Christian to take on the important responsibilities of being a Verger in Coventry Cathedral. The right person is more important than previous experience. We need someone with a good level of fitness, who can demonstrate that they have a mature attitude, are reliable and are able to work under pressure, with minimum supervision. The Verger team works closely with the Cathedral Ministers and cooperatively with colleagues, staff and volunteers across all departments of the Cathedral.

The post will offer fixed weekly hours of 20, but as a team player, you will need to be willing to operate flexible shifts with your colleagues to provide cover on the rota. The post is subject to DBS clearance, and will include weekend and bank holiday working.

The closing date for applications is 29/10/23 and anticipate interview on 2/11/23

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Verger Job Pack

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Organ Scholar 2024/2025

1st Sept - 31st July (£4,200 Remuneration)

Coventry Cathedral’s organ is well-known as an excellent instrument both for recitals and for accompanying services. With four manuals, nearly five thousand pipes and an eclectic stop-list, it is a very versatile instrument, accommodating most schools of music with integrity. Its vibrant sound (and the Cathedral’s cavernous acoustic) makes it particularly appropriate for 19th and 20th century works.

We are looking for an Organ Scholar to join us for the academic year 24/25, who is a skilled musician and organist highly skilled as both soloist and accompanist, and with the confidence and skills necessary to conduct choirs and to train young singers. With experience of liturgical accompaniment, knowledge or experience in the training of children's voices, and familiarity with Safeguarding guidelines and procedures will be essential. A warm personality, a good sense of humour with an appreciation of the wide range in the musical styles that are a part of Cathedral worship.

This position is subject to DBS clearance.

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Organ Scholar Job Description

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Bass Lay Clerk

(£6000 Remuneration)

Coventry Cathedral is well known internationally as a striking example of twentieth century church architecture and for its ministry of reconciliation. It has a committed core of worshippers who delight in the combination of traditional and contemporary liturgy and music and it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors both from this country and abroad. We are seeking to appoint someone who will join our team of musicians to contribute positively to our fine musical tradition.

The post offers an average of 7 hours per week, spread over two to six days and worked mostly over the weeks of term time, together with Christmas, Holy Week and Easter. You will need to operate flexibly to fit the needs of the Cathedral Choir. The contract offered will be for two years with the intention to extend this indefinitely.

The post is subject to DBS clearance, and will include weekend and bank holiday working.

Auditions and interviews will take place at the Cathedral at a mutually convenient time and if successfully, the position would commence as soon as the necessary clearance and training have taken place.

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Bass Lay Clerk Job Description

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Alto Lay Clerk

(£6000 Remuneration)

Coventry Cathedral is well known internationally as a striking example of twentieth century church architecture and for its ministry of reconciliation. It has a committed core of worshippers who delight in the combination of traditional and contemporary liturgy and music and it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors both from this country and abroad. We are seeking to appoint someone who will join our team of musicians to contribute positively to our fine musical tradition.

The post offers an average of 7 hours per week, spread over two to six days and worked mostly over the weeks of term time, together with Christmas, Holy Week and Easter. You will need to operate flexibly to fit the needs of the Cathedral Choir. The contract offered will be for two years with the intention to extend this indefinitely.

The post is subject to DBS clearance, and will include weekend and bank holiday working.

Auditions and interviews will take place at the Cathedral at a mutually convenient time, and if successfully, the position would commence on 1 February 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

For Full Job details and requirements please download the job pack below.

Alto Lay Clerk Job Description

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