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 by the 2025 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global No. 1 institution for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for the four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.
The RCM is seeking to engage a Projects & Operations Manager and will play a key role in supporting and leading on the review, development, implementation and management of a wide range of projects as well as Estates and FM policies, procedures and functions. The Projects & Operations Manager directly line-manages House Manager and Box Office and Venue Operations Officer, acting as a key point of contact for appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
Candidates will need to demonstrate:
• Experience in project management and estates operations
• Background in visitor engagement providing costumer service such as box office, front of house services
• A positive and proactive attitude, and quick to respond to requests
• The ability to work as part of a busy team
• The ability to make considered decisions and, where necessary, take emergency action
• Confidence in report writing, data analysis and active management of project work and contractors
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:
- Application Form
- 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.
Get in touch
For more information please contact Recruitment.
