Music Library Assistant

  • Contract
  • London

St Martin-in-the-Fields Limited


  • Job Title: Music Library Assistant
  • Salary: £10k-£15k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 29 Dec 2025

  • Location:

    London

Job Description

We are seeking a Music Library Assistant to support our thriving music team through the administration of the Choral Library at St Martin-in-the-Fields. The Music Library Assistant will work closely with the Music Librarian to prepare music for weekly services and concerts, manage music orders and hires, and maintain the library and surrounding areas.

This role is offered part time, with ideal working days being Monday and Thursday. It will be on a 0.4 FTE basis (16 hours per week) and the salary is £11,520, pro rata.

Job Requirements

To be effective in this role you will need to demonstrate knowledge of the following, including formal training where appropriate:

Essential Criteria

  • A good knowledge of church music;
  • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail;
  • Ability to respond calmly yet confidently to last minute challenges and problems;
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft, including Word and Excel; and
  • Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who enjoys working with others within a large and varied organisation.

Desirable

  • Previous music library experience is desirable but not essential.

Job Responsibilities

  • Administer the choral music library, including setting up folders for different choirs and producing hymn booklets and psalms;
  • Occasionally organise music for purchase and hire;
  • Occasionally transport music between St Martin’s and other venues;
  • Maintain and update our online choral music database;
  • Return and put away used music;
  • Ensure the library and surrounding areas remain tidy;
  • Prepare booklets for specific concerts or seasonal events (e.g. Christmas); and
  • Provide other administrative support to the Music Librarian and wider music team as needed.

How to Apply

To apply for this post, please email the following to [email protected]:
• A supporting statement, explaining why you believe you will excel in this role; and
• An up-to-date CV detailing your relevant career history and achievements.

Interviews will take place as suitable applications are received. St Martin’s reserves the right to close and appoint to this role within the stated advertising period, and so advises early applications are submitted.

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