Steel City Choristers is looking for a new Director of Music

Freelance fees totalling around £16,000 per annum

Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 14 May 2026

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and inspiring musician to serve as our next Director of Music from September 2026.

Your expertise in choir training and your love of traditional cathedral music will be key to further developing the quality of the musical education we deliver to our Choristers and the standard to which we sing.

Your vision, passion and expertise will help lead Steel City Choristers into the next chapter of its exciting journey, ensuring the choir continues to attract and retain both children and adult singers, and building the charity’s reputation locally and nationally as a credible and innovative organisation.

Full details of this opportunity are set out in the Job Description, including:

• • the freelance services to be provided and the associated fees
  • recruitment timescales, selection criteria and how to apply
  • who to contact before you apply to discuss this opportunity and/or to arrange a visit to one of our rehearsals.

We would love to hear from you!

Additional Information

In addition to our Job Description, you may be interested to see:

• • Our latest annual report
  • Our team of musicians, Patrons, Advisors and Trustees
  • Our Safeguarding Policy and other policies
  • Our calendar of future performances
  • A list of all our host communities
  • A list of all the partner organisations we have collaborated with

How to apply

Please refer to our Job Description for full details of the application process.
In summary:

• • You can contact our Chair of Trustees, Kate Caroe, and our current Director of Music, Eleanor Jarvis, for an informal chat before you apply

  • You would also be welcome to attend and observe one of our Monday or Friday rehearsals

  • To apply you will need to send us a covering letter, your CV and details of two referees

  • Closing date for applications: 5pm on Thursday 14 May 2026

  • Shortlisting: by Friday 22 May

  • Interviews and auditions: Monday 15 June 2026

Thank you for your interest!