Director of Music

The Parish Church of St Andrew, Colyton is seeking to appoint a new Director of Music

St Andrew’s is a vibrant liturgical church with a long-established choral tradition, seeking a gifted and imaginative Director of Music to lead us into an exciting new chapter.

Situated near the Jurassic Coast, Colyton is a welcoming East Devon town offering an exceptional quality of life and excellent opportunities for musical outreach.

We are a warm and forward-looking community where music lies at the heart of our worship and mission. With a loyal choir, strong RSCM links, and active support for young musicians, we offer a flourishing foundation on which to build.

We seeking a skilled organist and choir trainer who will:

• Inspire our existing choristers and develop a junior choir

• Recruit, teach, and encourage singers and young musicians

• Develop our organ scholarship provision

• Collaborate with the Rector to shape musical opportunities

The post is self-employed and will be remunerated at £10,000 p.a. (depending on experience), with additional fees available. Regular commitments include Friday rehearsals, the Sunday Eucharist, and monthly Choral Evensong, with six Sundays off per year.

Join us in shaping a joyful and ambitious future for music at St Andrew’s.

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Closing date: 12 June 2026

Interviews: will be arranged at a mutually convenient time.

For more information, an informal conversation or to submit your application, please contact the Rector, Fr Steven Martin: 01297 553180 / rector@holyford.org