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.

The RCM is seeking an experienced Marketing Officer with a focus on student recruitment marketing activity to join our high performing Marketing and Communications team working in a friendly, supportive environment. The Marketing Officer will support the RCM’s mission to recruit, train and nurture the most talented student musicians from home, EU and international markets. The post will:

1. create original and creative content to support student recruitment across a range of print and digital platforms – segmenting and adapting messaging for different audiences
2. be an ambassador for student recruitment, occasionally representing the RCM at events, fostering positive relationships with prospective students and stakeholders, and championing the RCM's distinctive offer.

The successful candidate will be a passionate and creative communicator, with good knowledge and understanding of higher education across home, EU and international markets. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, digital know-how, confident presentation skills and experience creating communications for both print and digital platforms. A marketing qualification would be preferable.

Knowledge and appreciation of classical music would be beneficial.

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.

Get in touch

For more information please contact Recruitment