Choir Lay Clerk (Alto)

Applications are being welcomed for a Lay Clerk (Alto) on a 6-month fixed term contract based in Cambridge, reporting to the Director of Music. The Lay Clerk will be required to sing in the College Choir on five days out of seven, comprising 3 services per week during the eight weeks of full term (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday) and rehearsals on Monday and Wednesday evening. The Lay Clerks will also be required to sing at special services such as Solemn Eucharist for Ash Wednesday, Requiem for All Souls and Carol Services, and some Sunday morning services. The post-holders will therefore need to be available during full term (2 x 8 weeks) plus up to 3 weeks during the vacations for other Choir activities such as tours, broadcasts and recordings. Successful candidates will have appropriate vocal quality and technique, along with advanced sight-reading skills. Accommodation is not provided, however post holders will receive expensed travel and accommodation (where necessary) for concerts, tours, recordings and broadcasts, plus fees where appropriate. Other benefits include free singing lessons with one of the College's singing teachers (up to five per term). The annual salary for the fixed term appointment is £4,657.50 (prorated for 6 months).,

• Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society and in particular, from people who may be under-represented in our community.
• Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
• During the application process, candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring process. The contents of this form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels, and all applicant data is managed in accordance with our data protection policy.
• The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy.
  
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