Lay Clerk Vacancies 2025-26

Daniel Hyde (Director of Music) seeks to appoint two excellent basses to join the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, in September 2025.

About the Choir:

King’s College Chapel is home to the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, one of the world’s most renowned and best-loved choirs. In addition to singing the daily services in Chapel, the Choir performs at a number of high-profile events, including the live radio broadcast on Christmas Eve of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, which is heard by countless millions of people around the world; the sister-programme Carols from King’s is pre-recorded for BBC television, and more recently an additional programme Easter from King’s has sometimes been made. The Choir’s extensive touring schedule recently included visits to Australia in summer 2024; to Edinburgh and London in December 2025; and a tour of the USA for Easter 2025. Since 2012 the College has promoted recordings on its own label.

All members of the Choir sing in all Chapel services as required during Full Term; in addition, full participation at concerts, broadcasts, tours, recordings and additional services both during Term and during the vacations is expected.

King’s College is fortunate to have some extraordinary buildings, the oldest of which is the Chapel - perhaps the most iconic building in Cambridge. Begun in the 1440s, the Chapel displays the largest fan vaulted stone ceiling in the world, unique intricate carvings, and some of the most exquisite medieval stained-glass windows surviving in the country. The Chapel attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year and, during the University terms, welcomes hundreds of people to share in daily public services. 

Safeguarding & Child Protection

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide proof of qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act 1989, as amended.  Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK is also required.

An appointment would be subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and evidence of Eligibility to Work in the UK.

Successful candidates will need to complete an Application Form and Self Disclosure Form and, if successful, be expected:

• To be familiar with the relevant School policies, as well as KCSIE, and to follow School procedures relating to safeguarding children
• To attend regular training sessions on Child Protection and Safeguarding issues; a record of attendance is kept by the school
• To contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or a member of the Safeguarding Team with any concern about a child at the School