DIRECTOR OF MUSICAL ENGAGEMENT

JOB PURPOSE

To pioneer a new programme of music and engagement based through

schools and colleges in Swansea to help deliver the highest quality of

sacred music, enhancing and enriching the worship and the experience

of worshippers and visitors to Swansea Minster. To contribute to the

growth of Swansea Minster by encouraging singing and providing new

musical opportunities alongside the existing excellent tradition of

choral music making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To develop and deliver a new inspiring programme of music

making that enriches the life of Swansea Minster based on

outreach to schools and colleges, working closely with the

existing Director of Music

To lead and develop a schools and college music ministry

building up confidence in singing with a Christian

connection. Encouraging participation in the existing

traditional choir and developing new expressions of music

and singing in the Minster.

To work with the Director of Music in promoting the

Minster and its overall programme of music

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH

• The Minster Leader, and members of the

Minster Staff

• Minster volunteers

• Director of Music

• Parents and families of those taking part in

music making

• Local schools

• Director of under 25's ministry

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To build links with local schools, encouraging participation in the choir

and in the life of the Minster through music.

• Develop and maintain relationships with local schools, colleges and

universities

• Work closely with staff at schools, colleges and universities to develop a

collaborative approach to develop singing

• Develop and communicate mechanisms for referring pupils to the existing

minster choirs and new developments

• Communicate regularly with parents, schools and other stakeholders as

appropriate, promoting Minster Music in the community

• Create fresh and engaging opportunities for children and young people to

be involved in the music life of Swansea Minster, focusing especially on

people who have no connection with church.

• Work with the Director of Music on events and services by mutual

agreement and co operation.

• Help to keep accurate records of personal details and information about

all choir members, Minster policies, information for Performing Rights

Society and other records as appropriate.

• Ensure adherence to the Minster and Church in Wales Safeguarding Policy

2. To play a key role in promoting the Minster and its programme of

music

• Arrange Ministry Area visits showcasing events in Swansea Minster

• Attract opportunities for, and participation in recordings and broadcasts

• Help to produce and distribute marketing materials in respect of organ

recitals, concerts and choir recruitment drives

• Attend and participate in Minster staff meetings

• Work with the Minster Leader, Operations Manager, Director of Music and

Minster Administrator on financial planning, budget and business

development of the Music Department as required.

• Develop contacts with the civic life of Swansea who can assist with

promoting the music offer of Swansea Minster

This job description is not a statement of all the duties applicable to the post holder,

variations to the duties outlined above will occur to meet the needs of the post. Any

variations will be commensurate with the grade and character of the post.