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Residentiary Canon for Worship and Mission (Precentor)
Bristol Cathedral is seeking a Residentiary Canon for Worship and Mission (Precentor) to help shape the future of worship, music and mission at the Cathedral.
As a member of Chapter and the Senior Executive Team, the successful candidate will play a key role in the leadership of the Cathedral, while providing oversight of music and liturgy, pastoral care for choristers and their families, and leadership of relationships with Bristol Cathedral Choir School and Cathedral Primary School.
This role comes at an important moment in the life of the Cathedral, as we seek to build on a strong musical tradition and develop new opportunities for outreach, discipleship and community engagement through worship and music.
Situated on College Green in the heart of Bristol, Bristol Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship and welcome for almost 900 years. Through worship, music, education and community engagement, the Cathedral serves the city, Diocese and wider region.
Accomodation Provided
Stipend
£35,700
Annual Leave
Six weeks annual leave, including six Sundays.
Contract
Common Tenure
Leadership Opportunity
Member of Chapter and Senior Executive Team
Worship & Music
Lead the Cathedral’s vision for worship, music and liturgy.
Schools Partnership
Work closely with Bristol Cathedral Choir School and Cathedral Primary School
Location
Based in Bristol, on of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
How to Apply
Please download the Recruitment Pack and Application Form below.
Complete the Application Form and submit it to [email protected].
Application deadline: 12 noon, Friday 25 September 2026
Interviews: 7 and 8 October 2026 at Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ.
Overnight accommodation will be provided if required.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Cheryl Oxley, Executive Assistant to the Dean and COO, at [email protected].
