Contract
Permanent
Salary
£11,974.00 per annum
Hours per week
14.50 hours per week
Deadline for applications
9am Monday 16 March 2026
Job Description
Durham Cathedral Choir consists of up to 48 Choristers, (boys and girls singing in alternation), 6 Choral Scholars and 6 Lay Clerks. The Choir sings the daily Cathedral services during Choir term. The Choir performs a wide, exciting and varying repertoire extending from plainsong works written in Durham eight centuries ago to works written in the last ten years, including works commissioned especially for the Cathedral. It also appears regularly in concerts, in both the Cathedral and elsewhere. The Choir also tours from time to time.
Durham, with its thriving University, its magnificent setting, and its historic background has much to offer as a place to settle: a busy musical and cultural life, with Newcastle very close (14 miles), and such centres as York, Edinburgh and London all quickly reached by train. The Cathedral Choir is a happy and sociable team whose comradeship extends well outside the Choir stalls.
Undergraduate students are not normally eligible for Lay Clerkship; they are welcome to apply for Choral Scholarships as and when such Scholarships become available.
Safeguarding
Durham Cathedral is committed to safeguarding. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. For further details, please refer to our Safeguarding Policy Statement.
Timeline
- Advertised from: 23 February
- Closing date for receipt of completed application form: 9am Monday 16 March 2026
- Shortlisting date: Monday 16 March 2026
- Interview date: Tuesday 24 March 2026 at Durham Cathedral
Who works here?
Our dedicated clergy and staff, supported by around 450 volunteers, support our mission as we welcome over 400,000 visitors each year.
Staff benefits
In addition to an employees' salary and leave entitlement, benefits include an optional healthcare scheme including discounted gym membership and links to discounts at local market places.
