Current Vacancies

Hexham Abbey is an equal opportunities employer, which supports and encourages under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and all vulnerable people. This commitment is shared by our staff and volunteers.

Assistant Director of Music 

Hexham Abbey are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Director of Music who is a skilled organist and choir trainer to take up this role as soon as possible. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our staff team and contribute to Abbey life. Additional information, a role description and an application form can be found below: 

Role Description

Application Form

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to be DBS checked before commencing this role. If you would like an informal discussion on the role, please email Michael Haynes, our Director of Music, or phone 07763062983.

Please return your covering letter and application form to Kirsty Wills, Abbey Operations Manager at kirsty.wills@hexhamabbey.org.uk by 12noon on Friday 27 September 2024. 

It is expected that interviews will be either Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 October, allowing you to join the Choral Evensong at 6.30pm. 

We are always looking for Volunteers who would like to help out here at Hexham Abbey. This could be guiding and stewarding visiting groups, for those with an interest in history who enjoy helping and interacting with people. The Gift Shop and Cafe are also partially staffed with volunteers who simply enjoy keeping busy and giving people a warm welcome as they visit our site.

If you would like to speak to someone further about volunteering opportunities please contact Kirsty Wills on 01434 602031 or via kirsty.wills@hexhamabbey.org.uk.