Jesus College Choir is looking to recruit an alto and tenor Lay Clerk for the 2025-2026 academic year to support and enrich the choral tradition in the beautiful Jesus College Chapel. In addition to regular services in the Chapel, the choir regularly tours internationally and performs with world-class ensembles such as the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Britten Sinfonia in concert. The post holder would be required to sing for all rehearsals, services, concerts and tours (full schedule below) and also be available during some vacation periods when touring and recording is usually scheduled. The Lay Clerk will sing with both the Chapel Choir (boy choristers + ATB) and the College Choir (Sopranos + ATB) for the four regular services per week, under the direction of Benjamin Sheen (Director of Music).
The post holder would receive all the benefits of a choral scholarship at Jesus College, including free singing lessons (up to 10 a year) with one of the College’s singing teachers and a termly allowance to spend on meals in Hall or refreshments in the onsite Roost Café. For engagements outside of the College, all travel expenses would be covered and meals or a per diem provided for the post holder. This position would be a fixed term contract for 12 months, commencing in September 2025.
The post holder needs to be available during full term (3 x 8 weeks) plus up to approximately 8 weeks of the vacations for further Choir activities. Due to the nature of the post, flexible working hours will be required.
Location
Salary of £5,000 payable in monthly installments
Vacancy type
Contract
Part Time
How to apply
Please send a short covering letter explaining your suitability for the role, along with a full CV and details of two referees to Choir@jesus.cam.ac.uk by the closing date.
For additional application requirements, please see the further particulars.
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