Job Description

INTERESTED IN BEING A SING IN THE CITY CHOIR LEADER IN EDINBURGH/FIFE AND LOTHIANS AND OTHER AREAS?

Job type - Part Time Self Employed

Salary - 2870 per choir, per year (41 weeks)

About Us

Sing in the City, established in 2010, is owned and managed by professional singer-songwriters Kirsty Baird and Annette Hanley (Hanley and The Baird). We currently run 14 community choirs with over 1,000 members. Each choir ranges from 50 to 100 singers, with four based in central Edinburgh and others located in Portobello, Musselburgh, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Livingston, Linlithgow, Dalgety Bay and South Queensferry. We are also planning to expand into new areas.

We are proud to be 'more than a choir'. As an organisation we regularly support charities and community causes, raising over 200,000 to date.

Our ethos is to provide a safe, warm and welcoming rehearsal environment for everyone. It is extremely important to us and to our coaching team, that every member feels included, valued and part of something special. Many of our members describe Sing in the City as a life-changing experience.

We are offering a freelance position with Sing in the City, with an annual minimum income of 2,870. This is based on leading one choir per week across 41 weeks of the year. Each choir session lasts two hours, including a short break.

Sing in the City Choir Leaders have the option to coach daytime and/or evening choirs across Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians. We are also open to launching new choirs in areas where we feel there is demand and potential for success. Our sessions typically run from 10am-12pm during the day and 7pm-9pm in the evenings (Monday to Thursday), with 41 rehearsal weeks per year.

We usually introduce one new song per month. Coaches are encouraged to develop choir tone, movement and performance skills, which all come together in each choir's annual show. Our performances take place in major venues including the Usher Hall, Festival Theatre, Adam Smith Theatre (Kirkcaldy) and the Alhambra Theatre (Dunfermline). In 2025, Sing in the City was also the choir for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which led to a performance with Skipinnish at the OVO Hydro.

We provide full notation for our own bespoke arrangements of popular songs from the 1960s to the present day, along with individual vocal-track recordings for each section.

If you are Interested in joining the team

DO YOU HAVE:

- A background in music, performing or teaching experience

- A good retention of harmony

- A fun and welcoming nature

- Fun, energetic and good leadership skills

- The ability to inspire others while remaining patient and supportive

Being able to play an instrument and sight reading is helpful but not essential

- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred but not essential

Your own equipment - amplifier, headset microphone(preferred) or microphone, stands and a music player eg iPad

What We Offer:

Training and ongoing support - no choir-leading experience is required but would be helpful Guaranteed income of a minimum 2870, extra shifts can be available Part time hours that leave time for other family/work commitments Holidays aligned with school terms where possible (11 weeks every year) A fun, positive, upbeat and forward-thinking company to work for Performance Opportunities

Job Type:

Part Time

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 6 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Choir Leader