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.
This position provides administrative support to the Deputy Director, who leads the College’s operations including its international work; the Director of Finance & Technology, who has responsibility for the RCM’s finances and digital provision; and Director of Estates, who oversees the day-to-day management of the estate as well as major capital projects. It involves contact with students, eminent musicians, many of whom are professors, the College’s international partners, and Council members, who come from a wide range of sectors. 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, some events and other areas of work.
You will need excellent interpersonal, IT, communication and organisational skills, the ability to manage a varied workload and to work as a member of a fast-paced team. Strong administrative experience, including servicing of committees, is also required. An interest in classical music and higher education is desirable.
The Directorate Office is the administrative hub of the RCM and provides essential support to the College’s Directorate.
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.
