Parish Organist Ashford
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have experience working as an Organist? Would you like to make a real difference, using your skills to support a parish community?
About the Diocese of Westminster:
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster is a faith-based charity. We are home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) & the beautiful Westminster Cathedral. We are also one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, delivering our charitable mission through our network of 208 schools, 212 parishes and several hundred social justice initiatives. We seek to positively impact the lives of all members of our community.
We believe that to succeed we must be person-centred and place human dignity at our centre. We strive to take a holistic approach to the development of our people so that we may better serve the functions of our Church and the mission of our charity.
Our core values are Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance and Love
About the role:
We are looking for a Parish Organist who can play at Sunday Mass.
At the Mass, to lead the congregation in traditional as well as more modern hymns as well as presenting Masses and motets for the choir alone. There will be other services, too, throughout the year, e.g. at Christmas and Easter, that the choir and organ will be required and choir practice will be arranged and taken by you. The successful candidate will work closely alongside the parish priest.
About you:
With substantial experience in office organisation, you will be a great communicator who will thrive on juggling the various competing demands of this varied and interesting role. It is therefore important that you are self-motivated and that you can multitask effectively to meet deadlines
Benefits:
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:
- 5% pension contribution – Standard Life
- £8K Death in Service benefit (all staff)
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to low-cost loans with Churches Mutual
- Employee Assistance Program
Location: Ashford St Michael Parish
Hours of work: 3 hours per week
Salary: £6,000 per annum
Closing date: Friday, 28 April 2023 at noon
Job Reference: 484-ASHFO
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484-ASHFO Parish Organist Job Description
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £6,000 - £6,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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