Sub-Organist & Assistant Director of Music

Introduction

Bradford Cathedral seeks to appoint a talented organist to assist the Director of Music, accompany services and support choir development.

Grounded in the English choral tradition, our ambition is for music at Bradford Cathedral to be an exemplar of Church of England worship that values and weaves together culturally rooted expressions of faith from across the Anglican Communion. As Sub-Organist & Assistant Director of Music, you will play a central role in realising this vision. 

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A high level of musicianship as an organist and choir trainer.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and an understanding of how to shape the Cathedral’s musical life and department in response to our vision.
• An appreciation for the breadth of church music, a willingness to explore its diversity, and the means to enable musicians of different cultures to work together and participate in each other’s musical cultures.
• Personal values that are aligned to the cathedral as a Christian institution.
• A commitment to people as well as performance.
• A commitment to a healthy working culture.
• Flexibility and resilience.

For full details see attached Role Description

Deadline for applications - 26/04/2026.

Interviews - 07/05/2026

For a confidential discussion about this role, please email our Organist & Director of Music, Geoffrey Woollatt – geoffrey.woollatt@bradfordcathedral.org to arrange a conversation.

Bradford Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all vulnerable people. This commitment is shared by all of our staff and volunteers.