Join the English Folk team
At the English Folk Dance and Song Society we offer a diverse range of employment across the organisation, including within the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library and at Cecil Sharp House.
We are committed to managing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process. We welcome applications from everyone who matches each role’s required skills and interests.
All applicants must complete our standard Application Form, unless otherwise stated in the Job Description. We don’t accept speculative enquiries about employment.
Unless otherwise indicated, our posts are based at Cecil Sharp House in London.
Fiddle and Ceilidh Band Tutor (Saturday Folk Music Workshops) – Freelance
We are looking to appoint a fiddle and ceilidh band tutor for the Level 4 Fiddle (intermediate level) and mixed instrument Ceilidh Band classes taking place at Cecil Sharp House as part of the Saturday Folk Music Workshops.
Remuneration: The fee is £75 per 90-minute session, inclusive of planning and preparation, meetings, evaluation and travel. (i.e. a fee of £150 for the two sessions.
How to apply: Applicants should read the Job Description, below, then email a CV and cover letter to Beth Beamer, Education Administrator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applicants should also complete the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, below.
Closing date: Monday 28 June, 9.30am.
Interviews and auditions will be held in-person at Cecil Sharp House on Tuesday 6 July.
If deemed necessary due to Covid guidelines interviews will take place online.
Venue Sales and Events Administrator (part-time)
We are seeking a Venue Sales and Events Administrator (part-time) to join the hires team at Cecil Sharp House.
Salary: £8,484 pa (pro rata £21,210 FTE)
Hours: 14 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks, Monday to Friday. Either 2 full days or 4 half days as agreed.
How to apply: Applicants should complete the Application Form and online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, below. Completed application forms should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Closing date: Thursday 17 June, 10am. Interviews will be held at Cecil Sharp House or via Zoom.
