At a Glance
- Tasks: Accompany traditional liturgical services and collaborate with the Minster Choir.
- Company: Godalming Minster, a vibrant community with a rich musical heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive remuneration, opportunities for additional paid services, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities to play at weddings and funerals.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and enhance your musical skills in a historic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in organ performance and a love for choral music.
Godalming Minster is seeking to appoint a Sub-Organist to start in September 2026.
The Sub-Organist’s duties primarily involve accompanying the traditional, liturgical services of Choral Eucharist (every Sunday morning – 8.15am rehearsal for a 9am service) and Choral Evensong (currently once a month on the fourth Sunday of the month – 3.45pm rehearsal for a 5pm service during the winter months; 5.15pm rehearsal for a 6.30pm service during the summer months).
These services take place at the largest of the Minster churches, Ss Peter & Paul’s, on the fine, three-manual, William Hill organ working alongside the Organist & Master of the Choristers, who selects hymns and choral repertoire, and directs the Minster Choir.
The service pattern includes major festivals throughout the year (which are held in the evenings when these fall on weekdays) as well as occasional civic services, special services, and occasional services at one of the other Minster churches.
The Minster Choir from time to time covers weekend services at Cathedrals (recently Chichester, Winchester and Guildford) as well as by invitation at other churches in the area.
Remuneration is £4,000 per annum (paid monthly in arrears upon receipt of invoice) under a contract for services on a self-employed basis.
There are also regular opportunities to play for weddings and funerals across all four Minster churches for an additional fee (currently £150 per service).
Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates as they apply.
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