Current opportunities to work at Coventry Cathedral

Lay Clerks in the Cathedral Choir

One Alto Lay Clerk, One Tenor Lay Clerk, One Bass Lay Clerk

£6,428.00 per annum
 

Coventry Cathedral is seeking to appoint skilled and committed singers to join our Cathedral Choir as Lay Clerks (Alto, Tenor and Bass). This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the musical life of a Cathedral internationally recognised for its ministry of peace and reconciliation and its strong tradition of liturgical excellence.

Lay Clerks form the professional core of the back row of the Cathedral Choir, singing regularly at Evensong and Sunday services during term time, as well as at major festivals such as Christmas and Easter, special services, and occasional concerts. The role includes preparing to a high standard, maintaining excellent vocal technique, and contributing confidently both as a team member and, where required, as a soloist.

The successful appointment of these three roles will complete a team of six professional adult singers supporting the choristers, choral scholars and choral clerks.

This part-time position averages 7.5 hours per week during term time and offers the opportunity to be involved in a varied and exciting programme of services and events, including choir tours, broadcasts, and major Cathedral occasions.

We are looking for experienced choral singers with strong sight-reading skills, a flexible approach, and an enthusiasm for working within a vibrant and diverse musical community. 

View the full job description and application details: Job Description

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Closing date for applications: 5:00pm Monday 23 November 2026.

Auditions and interviews: 3 December 2026, or at a mutually convenient time in early December.
 

Organ Scholar

for the 2027/2028 academic year

1st Sept - 31st July (£4,200 Remuneration, to be reviewed in the new year)

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 27/28, who is a skilled musician and organist highly skilled as both soloist and accompanist, and with the confidence 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 and a good sense of humour with an appreciation of the wide range in the musical styles that are a part of Cathedral worship are desired. There may be a possibility of renting a room in shared accommodation on Cathedral property.

This position is subject to DBS clearance. 

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

Organ Scholar Job Description

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Closing date for applications: 5:00pm Monday 23 November 2026.

Auditions and interviews: 3 December 2026
 

Nominations Committee

The role of the Nominations Committee is to recommend appropriate people to the Cathedral Chapter (the board of trustees) to fill any vacancies that arise in both the Chapter and the associated sub-committees.

The committee achieves this by overseeing the process of advertising and recruiting to the roles, and individual members taking part in the interviewing process as their skills and experience allow.

This is not a time-consuming role (the committee met once in 2024) but might require regular support when recruiting to a role.

Please contact Simon Danks on email hidden; JavaScript is required for an informal conversation and to find out more information.