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 2026 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the No. 1 institution in the UK and Europe, and second globally, for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held global first and second positions in Performing Arts for five successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.
The RCM is looking to appoint a Chamber Music Manager to join its active Performance and Programming department. The Chamber Music Manager is responsible for managing and developing the chamber music activity programme at the RCM. This includes managing all of the registered RCM chamber groups and overseeing their coaching and mentoring by internal and visiting coaches. The role also serves as Module Leader for Chamber Music modules at the RCM.
The successful applicant will be joining a highly creative team in an exciting working environment, and will work closely with students, professors and visiting artists. Chamber Music is an integral part of college life and students perform at the College and at other renowned venues.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in working in a classical music and education environment with an excellent knowledge of chamber music. The role requires an ability to work proactively, flexibly and creatively on a variety of different tasks and we are looking for someone with a high level of interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
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.
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