Choir Lay Clerk (Alto)

Why work at Caius?
Benefits include:

• Healthcare cash-plan
• 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays) (pro-rated for part-year, part time)
• Cycle-to-work scheme (following successful completion of probation)
• Parking (subject to availability)
• College gym
• Lunch on site
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment

The Role
Applications are being welcomed for a Lay Clerk (Alto) on a 1-year 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 (3 x 8 weeks) plus up to 5 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. In a normal year, a foreign tour and recording will take place during the first part of July.

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 salary for the one-year fixed term appointment is £4,657.50.

The College
Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest colleges in the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity, and its mission is to provide a place of education, religion, learning and research, in conjunction with a University that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard.

Further Information

• Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society.
• Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post.
• During the application process, candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring process. 
• 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.

The Application Process
To view the full job description and apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

• We advise using a desktop to complete your application form, and Edge as the recommended browser.
• The closing date for applications is 12 noon BST on Wednesday 22 May 2024.
• You are encouraged to make an early application as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• Your application must include an up to date CV and details of 2 referees, one of whom should have detailed knowledge of your ability in relation to the requirements of the role.
• If you require any assistance in completing your application, contact careers@cai.cam.ac.uk.

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