Contemporary Worship Leader, St Stephen’s

Diocese of Norwich; Norwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local church in Norwich is seeking a Contemporary Worship Leader to lead worship at morning services and grow the existing musicians and worship group. The role entails sourcing music, organizing worship times, and managing audio visual equipment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, strong vocal proficiency, and be experienced in leading worship, with a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week. Applications should be sent by email or post by January 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experienced worship leader with a positive attitude.
• Ability to inspire growth and change in worship life.
• Approximately 10 hours per week commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship at morning services.
• Source appropriate worship music.
• Organize weekly worship times and support musicians.
• Manage rotas and advise on audio visual equipment.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Communication skills

Strong vocal skills

Proficient on keyboard

Proficient on guitar

Job description

St Stephen’s is looking to appoint a Contemporary Worship Leader

The role

The successful applicant will be leading worship at both morning services, and grow the existing musicians and worship group:

• Play at 9.15 and 10.45 services on Sunday
• Source appropriate music that draws people into worship
• Organise weekly worship times and encourage all musicians
• Manage and support rotas
• Advise on audio visual equipment and work with a team that manages projection, recording and amplification on Sunday.

They should be able to work under their own initiative and will feel able to inspire growth and change in the worship life of the church.

What they need to succeed

They will be an experienced, worship leader with a “can do” attitude, excellent people and communication skills, and should be looking to work approximately 10 hours per week. Ideally the applicant will have strong vocal skills and be proficient on keyboard and guitar. The applicant will be part of a newly formed and supportive ministry team.

To apply

Please apply by email completing the application form and including your CV to the Vicar, Heike Prentice, at [e-mail] or by post to St Stephen’s Church, Rampant Horse Street, Norwich, NR2 1QP by 31st January 2026

To arrange an informal chat please email Heike.

Interviews will take place in February 2026