Queens’ College wishes to appoint a Tenor Lay Clerk &Chapel Choir Outreach Co-ordinator to support the development of the choir and its membership. This is a temporary position for 10 months, ideally commencing on the 28^th September 2026.

The Lay Clerk will be expected to participate fully in singing the regular round of 3 services per week during Full Term (Choral Evensong on Sundays and Wednesdays, and Choral Compline on Fridays), and occasional services detailed on the termly schedule (including for major festivals falling on other weekdays, College ceremonies and special events, and memorial services). For further information, please refer to the job description.

The Lay Clerk will also lead a termly outreach activity to help encourage future choral singers, to promote the benefits of singing to community groups beyond the College, and to help enrich the experience of student choir members through sharing music with others.

Queens’ College Chapel Choir is a friendly and supportive choir that is well integrated into the life of the Chapel and enjoys a relaxed social life. The successful candidate will also receive 10 free singing lessons per annum and an optional free meal (Formal Hall) after Wednesday and Sunday services.

We are looking for:

Experienced choral singer with excellent sight-reading ability, and diploma-level vocal technique.
The nature of the role requires flexibility, and a willingness to work variable hours around the regular Choir commitments.
Organisational and communication skills to prepare and deliver outreach events to promote choral singing beyond the College setting.

The post is not open to undergraduate students, and accommodation is not provided. For a full overview of the role and requirements, please refer to the job description.

The total remuneration for the 10-month period is £6,000, inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.

To apply for this position, all applicants are required to complete the HR Details and Application forms. Please submit the forms, together with your curriculum vitae, to jobs@queens.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date for completed applications will be Thursday, 2^nd July 2026. We anticipate inviting the shortlisted candidates to Queens’ in the week beginning 6^th July for an interview and audition. Candidates will be asked to sing two contrasting pieces and undertake a sight-reading exercise.

Candidates are welcome to contact the Director of Music by email (dom@queens.cam.ac.uk) to arrange an informal conversation ahead of a formal application.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure all staff have the legal right to live and work in the UK. If you are made an offer of employment, we will need to verify this right before you start work.

Queens' College is a Registered Charity, registered with The Charity Commission for England and Wales, number 1137495

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