The Royal College of Organists recognises the pivotal role employers play in sustaining and advancing organ and choral music.
Employers range from large organisations – cathedrals, churches, conservatoires, schools and major venues – offering permanent roles through to individuals and organisations seeking freelance musicians for weddings, recitals or other one-off or occasional events. Whether through full-time or part-time appointments, teaching roles, or one-off engagements, employers shape what music is heard and experienced, and play a vital part in supporting the wider musical ecosystem.
We work with employers of all types and sizes, encouraging the inclusion of organ and choral music in a wide range of settings, and offering practical support to help you find, appoint and work with musicians.
If you are looking to appoint a musician – whether for a permanent role, freelance work or private teaching – there are several ways we can help:
Additional guidance on appointing musicians in church and worship contexts can be found on the For Worship page of this section.
To find an organist (or other musician) for a freelance engagement, our partners at the Musicians’ Union offer a Find a Musician service. You may also wish to contact your local organists’ association via the Incorporated Association of Organists.
Our Jobs Board (Situations Vacant) enables employers to promote vacancies directly to the RCO membership.
The RCO provides the Jobs Board as a platform for connecting employers and musicians. Please note:
Employers are advised to undertake appropriate due diligence during the recruitment process.
The following is a list of vacancies advertised by third parties for the interest of Royal College of Organists members.
Responses should be made directly to the advertiser using the contact details provided (or via the “Email a Response” link where available).
The College does not verify the content of advertisements and is not able to enter into correspondence about them. All communication and subsequent arrangements are matters for the employer and applicant. You are therefore advised to undertake appropriate due diligence when applying for roles.