Hexham Abbey is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Director of Music who is a skilled organist and choir trainer to take up this role as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our staff team and contribute to Abbey life.

Additional information, a role description and application form can be found at http://www.hexhamabbey.org.uk/careers/

The successful candidate will be required to be DBS checked before commencing this role. If you would like an informal discussion on the role, please email Matthew Kelley, our Director of Music at assistantdm@hexhamabbey.org.uk to arrange for a direct conversation over the phone.

Please return your covering letter and application form to Kirsty Wills, Abbey Operations Manager at kirsty.wills@hexhamabbey.org.uk by 12 noon on Friday 21st August 2026.

It is expected that interviews will be Wednesday 16th September from 12 noon to 7.30pm.

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Assistant Director of Music