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. 

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

We seek a skilled organist and inspiring choir trainer who will:

• Lead and develop our adult choir and nurture a growing junior choir
• Recruit, teach and encourage singers and young musicians
• Support our organ scholarship programme and help shape future musical provision

The post is self-employed. Renumeration is £10,000 p.a (depending on experience) plus fees. Regular commitments include Friday rehearsals, the Sunday Eucharist and monthly Choral Evensong; six Sundays off per year. A full job description can be found on our website: holyford.org.

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

Applications by Friday 20th February 2025. Interviews Friday 27th February 2026.

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

St Andrew's is part of the Holyford Mission Community, serving the parishes of Colyton, Colyford, Musbury, Branscombe, Northleigh and Southleigh.