Assistant to the Director of Finance and Estates
Closing date: 9am on Friday 23 October 2015
Interview date: Wednesday 28 October 2015
Salary: £24,451-£27,061 pa
The Royal College of Music is one of Britain’s leading conservatoires. It provides specialised musical education and professional training at the highest international level for performers and composers, up to doctoral level.
The Secretariat is the administrative hub of the RCM and provides essential support to the College’s Directorate. We are now looking to recruit a full-time administrator on a permanent contract to join the team. This post provides administrative support to the Director of Finance & Estates, Marcus McDonald, who has responsibility for the College’s finances, as well as overseeing two major capital projects which will transform the College’s estate.
The post involves daily contact with architects, consultants, project managers and suppliers, as well as students, eminent musicians, many of whom are professors, important donors and support of the College 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 Strong administrative experience is required; some experience in a finance or estates environment would be beneficial. An interest in classical music and Higher Education is desirable.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a bright and ambitious graduate keen to forge a career in arts administration or Higher Education, covering a broad range of support duties in an exciting and fast-paced environment.
CVs without an application form will not be accepted.
With some roles at the Royal College of Music, second interviews may take place.
Job Description
Further Particulars
Forms: Application and Equal Opportunities Form
Completed forms should be returned by post or email to Olivia Towers, HR Assistant:
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS
recruitment [at] rcm.ac.uk02075914784
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 are submitting your application by post, please enclose two copies of your completed form.
The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
If you need to receive this documentation in a different format due to a disability, please contact Olivia Towers to discuss your requirements.
All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary.
