Tenor Lay Vicar Choral & Liturgy Assistant
In our Tenor Lay Vicar Choral we are looking for a singer with a passion for the musical heritage of the English Cathedral tradition; by combining this role with that of Liturgy Assistant we hope to attract someone with a keen eye for detail and a good understanding of Church Services to join the wider team.
As Tenor Lay Vicar Choral you will be expected to sing for around 5 services per week; as Liturgy Assistant you will prepare service sheets, rotas and more to enable the smooth running of the Cathedral’s worship together with liaising with those who wish to hold services in the Cathedral.
We are looking to appoint someone with a great voice, integrity, and a passion for detail to help deliver these goals working as part of the Cathedral team.
Do you
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Have a wealth of experience singing Tenor in a church context?
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Have excellent IT skills?
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An eye for detail?
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Have the drive and confidence to work both in a team and independently?
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Like to see a job well done?
If this sounds like you and you would like to work in the beautiful environment of the Cathedral and the Close then we would love to hear from you.
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Hours: |
Lay Vicar schedule – Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday – Evensong & Sunday Eucharist & Evensong Liturgy Assistant role; 15 hours per week, Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri mornings |
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Holidays: |
These essentially align with the school calendar, with the addition of services leading up to Christmas and Easter. Liturgy Assistant role; 24 days per annum + bank holidays (pro-rata for Part time hours) |
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Start date: |
August/September 2025 or sooner if available |
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Closing date: |
Friday 13 June 2025 |
| Shortlisting date: | Sunday 15 June 2025 |
| Interview: | Tuesday 17 June 2025 |
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Salary: |
£21,190.84 plus additional fees for special functions & outside engagements (conditions apply). |
For more information please call 01543 306100.
The application pack and application form can all be found below:
Please complete all forms and return with a covering letter to recruitment@lichfield-cathedral.org
Safer Recruitment
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