Clerk to the Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust

Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust exists to help young singers from any background to contribute to a cathedral tradition that has endured for more than a thousand years and to train in a world-class musical environment.

We want to give the opportunity for choral training and an excellent education to more people from a wider range of backgrounds throughout the UK.

The Trust provides bursaries to talented children to train in a world-class musical environment and to enjoy a unique all-round education at Wells Cathedral School, be they day pupils or boarders.

The Trust has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Clerk to join us on a two-year fixed-term contract. As Clerk, you will manage the efficient administration of the Trust, maintain effective governance of the Trustee Board and be responsible for the day-to-day running of the office and line management of the administrator.

Hours: 25 hours per week (flexible) with occasional evening and weekend attendance required at Trustee meetings and supporter events.

Salary: Band E, Point 29 to Point 33 (£33,526 – £37,883) FTE, pro rata (from September 2024). Actual gross salary based on a full academic year: £22,350 – £25,255 (from September 2024).

Place of work: Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust offices (within Wells Cathedral School).

For further details, please download an application pack from our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 6 September 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 17 September 2024 

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of the School’s due diligence.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered “spent” except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.

Wells Cathedral School has flourished since 909.
Charity No. 310212.