Director of Music for His Majesty's Chapel Royal, St James's Palace

Part Time 0.6 FTE

Salary: Pro rata £45,000 per annum (actual salary £27,000 per annum)

City of London School are seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of Music for His Majesty's Chapel Royal.

The Director of Music for His Majesty's Chapel Royal will be responsible for the training, performance and welfare of the Chapel Royal Choir, St James's Palace. The successful candidate will be supported by a sub-organist and a part-time choir administrator, and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of music for Sunday Service at Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, and the Services on the following days:

• Epiphany
• Ash Wednesday
• Maundy Thursday
• Ascension Day
• Remembrance Sunday
• Christmas Day
• Carol Services.

There may be additional performances on an ad-hoc basis depending on the ceremonial requirements of the Royal Household.

The Director will undertake choir administration including producing rehearsal and performance schedules, production of music notes, orders of service and other schedules in support to special services, handle correspondence with the parents of choristers as well as manage the music libraries at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace and City of London School.

The successful applicant will have proven experience as a Choral Director and working with children in a choir environment and have proven ability to forge effective working relationships with parent, colleagues (at City of London School and St James's Palace) and external agencies when necessary.