Faculty Officer (Vocal & Opera)

Royal Academy Of Dance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious music conservatoire is looking for a Faculty Assistant to support faculty classes and productions. The role includes administrative duties, event planning, and requires excellent communication and IT skills. This full-time permanent position is available from January 2026 and offers a salary of £31,379 - £34,350 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles.
• Familiarity with planning and executing events.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer faculty class arrangements and competitions.
• Plan and run masterclasses.
• Process leave of absence requests.
• Provide support for faculty events and productions.

Skills

Excellent communication

IT skills

Ability to balance multiple tasks

Teamwork

Job description

Job reference number:309-25

Closing date:9amWednesday 3 December 2025

Interview date:Friday 19 December 2025

Salary:Grade 5, £31,379 - £34,350 per annum. Appointments will normally be made to the first point of the grade.

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 now looking to recruit a Faculty Assistant (Vocal & Opera). The successful applicant will be joining a lively and creative team in an exciting working environment. They will work closely with the Head & Deputy Head of Faculty, and Director of Opera, to support faculty classes, masterclasses, productions, open days and competitions as well as general administrative assistance to the Head & Deputy Head of Faculty and Director of Opera.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering faculty class arrangements and RCM competitions
• Planning and running masterclasses
• Leave of absence processing
• Providing administrative support for faculty open days, staged productions, festivals and choirs
• Excellent communication and IT skills required, combined with the ability to balance a number of different tasks and to work effectively as part of a team

This post is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is available from January 2026.

Application Information

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs

To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form available to download from the RCM website and submit in Word or PDF format by email to [e-mail]

CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

Diversity Statement

The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.