Residentiary Canon and Precentor of Worcester Cathedral
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Summary:
The Bishop of Worcester is seeking a priest to be Residentiary Canon and Precentor of Worcester Cathedral. The person appointed will be responsible for the organisation and development of the liturgical and musical life of the Cathedral and will play a full part in the Chapter and Cathedral community and its contribution to the work of the wider diocese.
Job description:
The Bishop of Worcester is seeking a priest to be Residentiary Canon and Precentor of Worcester Cathedral. The person appointed will be responsible for the organisation and development of the liturgical and musical life of the Cathedral and will play a full part in the Chapter and Cathedral community and its contribution to the work of the wider diocese.
Worcester Cathedral is one of the great buildings of England with a rich history. For centuries it has been the mother church and the seat of the Bishop of this ancient diocese. It was one of the great Benedictine monasteries with an international reputation for music, liturgy, and learning. Today it is a vibrant centre of worship and hospitality which seeks to serve the people of the Diocese of Worcester and all who come through its doors in the spirit of the rule of St Benedict.
In the worship offered here, our aim, like that of the person in the parable, is to bring out of our treasures what is new and what is old. Our prayer is that many will be thereby touched by the fire of God’s love.
The vacant canonry is a Crown appointment, formally made by His Majesty the King. The nomination to the Crown will be made by the Ecclesiastical Secretary to the Crown and the Lord Chancellor, Mrs Helen Dimmock MBE, following a selection procedure conducted by the Bishop of Worcester, and in consultation with the Dean and an advisory group. The practicalities of the appointment process will be handled by the Chief Operating Officer of the Cathedral, Matthew Hall.
The person appointed to the canonry will be a post holder under common tenure within the Diocese of Worcester. They must be a priest of the Church of England or of a church in communion with the Church of England who has been six years complete in holy orders. The appointment is subject to Enhanced Plus Barred Lists DBS Disclosure.
It is hoped that the person appointed will be installed in the Spring of 2026.
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Closing date:
27th October, 2025 at 12:00
Interview date:
10th November, 2025
Diversity statement:
The Church of England is for everyone, and it is a priority for us to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole diocese. We welcome all applications from interested and suitably qualified people, and particularly welcome applications from those of global majority heritage and people with disabilities and women.