Contact:
Mr Stuart brant
Email:
sbrant42@gmail.com
Phone:
07749708988
Address:
St James' Church Bushey
Locality:
Bushey Herts.
Postcode/Zip:
WD23 1BD
Musical Requirements:
Parish of Bushey — St James’ Church
Diocese of St Albans
Director of Music
St James’, an ancient parish in the Anglo-Catholic tradition and the artistic heart of Bushey, seeks a gifted and imaginative Director of Music to shape and lead the next chapter of our musical life.
We are looking for a competent organist with and understanding of liturgy.
The role includes a weekly Sung Mass, monthly Evensong, and the exciting opportunity to build and nurture a choir of adults and children at the centre of our worship and mission. We are eager to develop strong relationships with the many schools within the parish — including the internationally renowned Purcell School for Young Musicians, located only minutes from St James’.
We offer:
• A well-maintained 2-manual Vincent Woodstock organ (1992)
• A large and varied music library
• Bright, modern working and rehearsal spaces including a dedicated office space
• Dedicated parking space
• A supportive clergy team and congregation, with the Rector strongly committed to music flourishing at the heart of parish life
• Excellent transport links to Central London and the Hertfordshire countryside
• A vibrant parish setting with a rich musical and artistic culture
The Parish of Bushey is looking for a musician who can inspire, teach, recruit, and grow a joyful and disciplined choral tradition — one that honours our heritage while building for the future.
Package up to £12,000 + fees
For information or applications, please contact:
wardens@busheyparish.org
Closing date: 31 January 2026
Interview date: TBC