Contact:
Fr Toby Boutle SSC
Email:
fr.toby@psnt.uk
Address:
The Parish Church of S. Mark the Evangelist, Church Place
Locality:
Swindon
Postcode/Zip:
SN1 5EH
Musical Requirements:
Director of Music, St Mark’s Swindon
The Parish of Swindon New Town is seeking to appoint an Organist and Director of Music for the Parish Church of St Mark the Evangelist to begin on 1 October 2026.
We are seeking a skilled organist and choir trainer who will have:
- a recognised qualification in music,
- experience of directing and training a church choir,
- knowledge and understanding of the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, its liturgy and musical traditions, and
- develop our provision for including children in the full liturgical and musical traditions of the church.
Swindon is within reach of London, Reading, Oxford, Bath and Bristol.
St Mark’s has a distinguished and rich tradition of music and liturgy. The choir sings at Sunday Mass and Solemnities throughout the year, including a choral mass setting, motet, and minor propers to chant weekly. The choir also sing Evensong and Benediction monthly.
Other details:
St Mark’s is blessed with a supportive clergy and appreciative congregation.
The salary is £9,000 p.a. for approx. 10 hours per week, inclusive of Sunday services (with prior rehearsal), feast days, and a Friday evening choir practice twice a month. Weddings and funerals offer additional fees. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safeguarding training.
For full details please see https://swindonnewtown.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Director-of-Music-at-S-Marks-role-profile-2026.pdf
Applicants should apply by completing the application form on the parish website (www.psnt.uk) and sending this to the Parish Administrator at office@psnt.uk by noon on Monday 20 July 2026. Please feel free to contact the Rector, Fr Toby Boutle (fr.toby@psnt.uk), for an informal conversation or for more information.