St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer

Job Description for Director of Music/Music Leader

NB. Please also consider the duties of organist as a dual role, with additional salary.

Vision:

We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated worshipper to take up the role of Director of Music/Music Leader helping to lead and shape the musical worship of the Parish;

Main duties:

1. Work closely with the Vicar, organist and the church’s Services Group (a working group of the PCC) to develop a liturgically sensitive musical programme for services throughout the year.
   
   

2. Coordinate and deliver the programme, in conjunction with the organist, choir, instrumental music group and others – ensuring a diverse and varied repertoire. The programme will be expected to include, for example; suitable hymns, choruses, psalms, anthems, organ voluntaries, Taize and other meditative music, youth and instrumental music group contributions etc.

3. Lead our small and enthusiastic robed choir (around 12 strong currently), including taking choir practice.

4. Actively recruit new choristers, including children and young people, ensuring they are supported in developing the skills and knowledge they need to fully participate.

5. Further develop the involvement of the small instrumental group in worship, particularly to include young people, as appropriate.

6. Alongside the youth group leader, support young people to develop and deliver an occasional youth-led and youth-focused services as well as supporting young people to contribute musically to other services.

7. Build links with other local churches to develop inter-church music opportunities.

8. In consultation with the Services Group, purchase and account for spending on relevant materials and resources.
   
   

9. Support, guide and direct any occasional musicians and other volunteers (such as stand-in organists) and organise rotas to cover any periods of sickness, holidays etc

10. Be responsible for security of church buildings as and when required (eg before/after rehearsals).
    
    

Requirements:

The Director of Music/Music leader must;

1. Occupational requirement that the post holder(s) be a practicing Christian under part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
   
   

2. Be committed to delivering their role within a Christian context and to be able to clearly articulate how they intend to do this.
   
   
   

3. Have significant experience in leading music in worship (see Person Specification below).
   
   
   

4. Provide a current DBS certificate prior to commencing work.
   
   
   

5. Have experience of, and be confident to be able to, work in a non-directly managed setting.

6. Be enthusiastic, engaging and reliable.

7. To be sympathetic to the ethos and mission of St Mary’s Ringmer

8. This role would require a long term commitment, ideally with an initial term of 2 years. A probationary period of 6 months would apply.

9. This role would involve services during the Christmas and Easter church seasons, and other principal festivals eg patronal festival.

	ESSENTIAL	DESIRABLE
Qualifications Educational/ Professional	Literacy and numeracy
Work / voluntary Experience	Experience of leading musical activities in a church setting Experience of leading and conducting a choir	Experience in running a church choir
Special Aptitude/ Skills	Creative and innovative Good communication and interpersonal skills Able to work without close supervision Able to plan and work as part of a team	IT literate Competent pianist
Knowledge	Wide and extensive knowledge of music that can be used in the context of Anglican worship	Knowledge of changes, developments and trends in current church music
Disposition/ Attitude	Ability to match music appropriately and sensitively to liturgical requirements
Other Attributes	Able to work flexibly, including significant amounts of evening and weekend working.

Selection process: Expressions of interest should be submitted to the Vicar’s PA, Jenny Marshall by email: ringmervicarpa@googlemail.com by April 30 2018 or post to her at 7 North Road, Ringmer, East Sussex BN8 5JS by completing the enclosed pro-forma.

In addition on a separate page please write a short statement (max 500 words) explaining why you are interested in applying for the role(s).

Interviews will be held on May 14 /15. If you have not heard from us by that date, please assume that your application has not been successful. For more details and/or an informal chat about the opening, please contact Rev’d Beth McCleave on 01273 81243 except between April 1-8 inclusive.