Director of Music

Ministry Support Officer & Flourish Co; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local church in Chester seeks a Director of Music to lead and guide musical worship. The successful candidate will be an inspirational choir leader and confident organist, capable of working with both traditional and contemporary forms of worship. This self-employed role offers the opportunity to develop a personal musical style and engage with children, young people, and families, significantly contributing to the church's mission and choral tradition. Remuneration is based on the RSCM scale along with additional fees for events.

Qualifications

• Experience as a choir leader and confident organist/musician.
• Ability to work with traditional and contemporary worship.
• Engaging personality to lead musical worship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide musical worship at St Wilfrid’s Grappenhall.
• Build upon the church's choral tradition.
• Collaborate with gifted musicians.

Skills

Inspirational choir leadership

Confidence as an organist/musician

Experience with traditional contemporary worship

Ability to engage with children and families

Job description

St Wilfrid’s Grappenhall (South Warrington)

Could you be the next Director of Music at St Wilfrid’s Grappenhall (South Warrington)

Are you an inspirational choir leader and a confident organist / musician who is able to work with traditional and contemporary forms of worship?

We are seeking an experienced, engaging, energetic musician to lead and guide our musical worship. Central to our mission is our desire to reach out to children, young people and their families, and music will play a key role in this. We are seeking someone who can also build on our rich choral tradition.

Remuneration according to the RSCM scale plus fees for weddings, funerals and time spent practicing with the choir and new music group.

In addition to our well-maintained organ, St Wilfrid’s also has a well-maintained classical grand piano and access to a number of highly gifted musicians which our new Director of Music may draw upon to outwork the Rector’s vision and develop their own musical style.

For further information and details of how to apply please contact: Rev’d Mark Orrell on: 07478273623 for an informal discussion. Alternatively, call: 01925 269861 or email: [e-mail] for an application pack.

Note: This role is self-employed.

Deadline for applications: 16th January 2026

Interviews to take place on: 28th January 2026

An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role