Music and Liturgy Administrator Vacancy
We are seeking to appoint a music and liturgy administrator to join our small but creative music department.
Music and Liturgy Administrator
Job title: Music and Liturgy Administrator
Reporting to: Director of Music
The Music Department at Blackburn Cathedral is looking to appoint a Music and Liturgy Administrator to join our small but creative team.
Role Introduction
We are seeking an efficient and precise administrator who will be flexible and willing to help develop the position organically, as our ministry evolves. The ability to work flexibly and positively with a range of stakeholders, along with the ability to perform administrative tasks using popular software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and the use of Sibelius and social media platforms is important.
Person Specification
The Music and Liturgy Administrator will be a good communicator who relates flexibly to very different people. You may well be the first contact of a new chorister family or bereaved person, and so the ability to connect with people on their own terms will be key.
You will enjoy using your initiative to help further the work of the Music and Liturgy Department especially regarding efficiency of processes and procedures. We are a very small department and can only function with the goodwill of all stakeholders, especially that of volunteers who sacrifice so much to support our work. The tone of the department is very much one of facilitation and safe-practice, and we need help in executing several administrative tasks, which will continue to help the Director of Music and Canon Precentor to spend more time on musical and liturgical matters.
Additionally, there are volunteers in the offices who help achieve some tasks, with whom you will have a constructive relationship. You will not need to make policy decisions, just to help keep communication flowing. It will help if you are able to inspire positivity in those around you and are able to promote the work of the department effectively with a range of stakeholders. You will enjoy the benefits of reviews and appraisals at regular intervals.
Find out more
To learn more about this opportunity and to view the role description and how to apply for the position, please see the Application Pack below.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please complete the Application Form and the Church of England Confidential Declaration Form below.
Equality Statement
The Dean and Chapter recognise that discrimination and victimisation is unacceptable and that it is in the interests of the organisation and its employees to utilise the skills of the total workforce.
It is the aim of the organisation to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Safeguarding
Blackburn Cathedral is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to align with this and our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
Pre-Employment Checks
Please note that all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks which will include receipt of satisfactory references and, where required, either basic or enhanced DBS clearance.
