Section Lead & Lay Clerk

Introduction

Bradford Cathedral seeks to appoint an accomplished singer as Section Lead & Lay Clerk (Tenor) who, with fellow Lay Clerks, will form the core of the Cathedral choir and nurture the gift of singing in other members of the choir, offering vocal coaching and being a section lead.

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 Section Lead & Lay Clerk (Tenor) you will contribute to this vision, and to the flourishing of the Cathedral choir and its music making by:

• singing as the lead member of the section during the weekly pattern of sung services, additional liturgies throughout the church year and any other Cathedral choir events. 
• supporting the voluntary and junior members of the Cathedral choir through mentoring and tuition.
• being a professional role model at all times.

For full details see attached Role Description

Deadline for applications - 26/04/2026.

Interviews - 12/05/2026

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.