Westminster Abbey is seeking a highly organised and creative arts administrator for the role of Music & Chorister Recruitment Coordinator. This is a key role at the heart of the Abbey’s busy Music Department. As well as providing PA support to the Organist & Master of the Choristers and essential support to the General Manager in all aspects of the day to day running of the department and the delivery of the Abbey’s music projects, the post-holder will have particular responsibility for developing the chorister recruitment programme and promoting choristership and the Abbey’s Choir School. The role also includes oversight and day to day management of the Music Department’s social media.
The successful candidate will possess a music degree (or equivalent qualification) and have substantial experience working in a similarly busy and challenging role in a classical music or arts organisation. Excellent IT and communication skills are required, along with an aptitude for relationship-building with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels and the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload. An understanding of the traditions of cathedral music and the special nature of choristership is essential, and previous experience of marketing and PR and/or involvement in education and outreach activity would be an advantage.
For full details please refer to the job description.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the 15 July 2025.
Working Hours
The full time equivalent hours are 40 hours per week.
Annual Holidays
The full-time holiday entitlement is 31 days per annum, including recognised public holidays, rising to 33 days per annum in the fifth year of service.
Training
On-site training will be provided in all aspects of the job. Any further training needs will be assessed through the probation period and in annual appraisals.
Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
All employees can join a Group Personal Pension plan, where the minimum employee contribution is 3% and the maximum employer contribution is 9% (as determined by the level of the employee contribution). You will be auto-enrolled into our qualifying workplace pension scheme after 3 months, if you meet the eligibility criteria.
All employees are covered by death-in-service life assurance, whether or not they choose to join the pension scheme.