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About us - Vacancies

Director of Music - Wirksworth and Alderwasley

St. Mary’s Church Wirksworth and All Saints Church Alderwasley are looking to appoint a new part-time and paid Director of Music.

We offer:

A good regular salary
Regular opportunities for weddings and funerals
The chance to recruit and rebuild our church choir
The chance to steer the musical life of this important church in the Diocese of Derby
contribute to music for new forms of worship

Contact the Team Office to find out more on:01629 824707 or teamoffice@wirksworthteamministry.co.uk

Organist / Music Director

Christ Church in Belper

We are looking for an organist or an organist / music director, to join them in the next few months. We have a traditional SATB choir and anybody interested in either post should initially contact Andrew Pollett, via email pollettaj10@gmail.com or by phone on 07970 498 171. The choir sings at the 11am Sung Mass on Sundays and rehearses at 7pm on Fridays. There are occasionally additional services, such as Choral Evensong, weddings and funerals. The post will attract RSCM rates of pay, subject to negotiation.

Closing date: 31 March 2025

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Welcome

Derbyshire has some of the most beautiful landscape, not just in England, but anywhere in the UK.
With a range of contexts from the agricultural villages in the west to the ex-mining communities of the east; the beautiful peak district and the urban multi-cultural centre; we minister in a number of contrasting environments.

With mission at our heart we are investing in our future to ensure we continue to grow God’s kingdom in Derbyshire.
Is God calling you to join us?

Diversity statement

The Diocesan Board of Finance is a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability and require adjustments to apply for this role, please let us know. We are committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria, and to supporting existing employees who have a disability.

We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage (UKME/GMH) candidates who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.

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Safeguarding

The Diocese of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

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Director of Music - Wirksworth and Alderwasley
St. Mary’s Church Wirksworth and All Saints Church Alderwasley are looking to appoint a new part-time and paid Director of… See More
Organist / Music Director
Christ Church in Belper We are looking for an organist or an organist / music director, to join them in the… See More

Curacy Vacancies (Title Posts) for the Diocese of Derby

Welcome to the Diocese of Derby and thanks for considering serving your curacy with us!

If you are completing ordination training in 2025 and have been officially released by your sponsoring diocese to look elsewhere, then please consider coming to the Diocese of Derby to serve your curacy.

If you are interested:

Check out our curacy training programme
Explore the parish profiles below

If you would be interested in discussing these posts further, please contact:

The Revd Ben Griffiths, Diocesan Director of Ordinands & Vocations: ben.griffiths@derby.anglican.org - 01332 278169

The Revd Dwayne Engh, Ordained Ministries Development Officer: dwayne.engh@derby.anglican.org - 07425 606421

Parish profiles

>> St Peter's in the City (Derby)

>> St Werburgh's Derby (BMO)

>> The United Benefice of Barlborough and Clowne