Organist Assistant

Hours / Weeks: Part-time, working 23 hours per week during Full Term only (31 weeks of the year)

Benefits: You will receive excellent benefits including a generous holiday allowance of 38 days including Bank Holidays, a generous pension scheme (OSPS), free lunch when working and discounted bus travel, amongst other benefits.

About the College:

Worcester College is one of the 39 constituent Colleges of the University of Oxford and is home to a vibrant academic community of around 75 Fellows, a lively and varied student body of around 400 undergraduates and 200 graduates, and a dedicated expert team of 150 professional staff, all representing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The College strategy is to be a forward-looking college (https://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/news-events/news/introducing-our-five-year-college-strategy).  Our values are excellence, inspiration, community, inclusivity and trustworthiness. The College is situated at the heart of Oxford in a beautiful environment that the whole community enjoys.

Job Responsibilities:

The Assistant Organist will support the Director of College Music in providing excellent service music in Worcester College Chapel. Their responsibilities will include:

· playing the organ for services and rehearsals

· training the choristers under the direction of the Director of College Music

· mentoring and encouraging the Organ Scholar in their musical development

Person Specification Summary:

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and have excellent communication and teamwork skills. Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the criteria set out below and should ensure that their application provides evidence of how they meet the criteria.

Application process:

If you would like to apply, please submit your application on our website via the 'Apply' button above. 

As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. All applications must be received by 12 pm UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement.

Please also complete the EDI form by following the link attached:

Equality Monitoring Form

Closing date: 23rd June 2025, 12pm

Interviews: Friday 27th June

If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks including Right to Work, proof of identity and two references (including your most recent employer) and an enhanced DBS check.

Staff are requested to work in a way which reduces their environmental impact and uses resources effectively. This includes commitment to the College Environmental Sustainability Policy, and Procurement and Purchasing Policy.

Worcester College is equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Worcester College actively welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students. As a Disability Confident employer, all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability.

Please note If you do not hear from us within a week after the deadline, please note that we will not be taking your application further.

Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy prior to the end date if a suitable candidate is found.

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