Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised as we were ranked the global top institution for performing arts in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

We are seeking an Assistant to the Director of Finance & Director of Estates to join the Secretariat team; the Secretariat is the administrative hub of the RCM and provides essential support to the Royal College of Music (RCM)’s Directorate.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain a first-hand understanding of what is involved in the operations of a World Class conservatoire, working alongside industry leaders. Previous post holders have progressed to senior estates, finance,project management and fast track career roles. You will quickly become fully engaged with the strategic priorities of the College and you will also be expected to take responsibility for discrete projects and areas of work, liaising closely with the Clerk to Council.

The post involves daily contact with consultants, project managers and suppliers, as well as students, eminent musicians, many of whom are professors, important donors and support of the RCM and Council members, who come from a wide variety of backgrounds: the City, media, the House of Lords and the professions.

You will need excellent inter-personal, IT, communication and organisational skills, the ability to manage a busy and varied workload, to work as a member of a team and have experience of servicing committees.

This post is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is available from March 2023

Applicant Information Pack

How to apply

For full details of this position please download the Applicant Information Pack above.

To apply, please complete the following forms, which can be downloaded from further down this page:

1. Application Form
2. Equal Opportunities Form

Completed forms should be returned by email to Human Resources at recruitment@rcm.ac.uk or by post to Human Resources, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.

If you need to receive this documentation in an alternative format please contact recruitment@rcm.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.

CVs without an application form will not be accepted. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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