Head of Interdisciplinary Practice (Interim)

GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts institution in the City of London is seeking a Head of Interdisciplinary Practice (Interim) to lead and develop high-quality cross-artform initiatives. This role is central to shaping and sustaining interdisciplinary relationships within the School. The ideal candidate will have experience in overseeing and delivering collaborative practice and will act as module leader for the Self-Led Practice strand in the BA (Hons) Acting Programme. Applications close on 23 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Inspirational, collaborative, and socially engaged individual.
• Experience in leading cross-disciplinary relationships.
• Ability to oversee and deliver high-quality cross-artform practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Act as module leader for Self-Led Practice in BA (Hons) Acting Programme.

Job description

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors, interdisciplinary and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked first in Arts, Drama & Music by the complete University Guide 2025 for the third year running, the School is a global leader of creative and professional practice which promotes innovation, experiment and research, with over 1,000 students in higher education, drawn from nearly 60 countries around the world. The School is also one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist arts training at the under 18 level with nearly 2,500 students in Guildhall Young Artists programmes.

We are seeking an inspirational, collaborative and socially engaged individual to serve as Head of Interdisciplinary Practice (Interim). Interdisciplinary work is a strategic priority across the School, and this role is central to shaping, strengthening and sustaining cross-disciplinary relationships at a senior level.

The post holder will lead and champion the creation, development and delivery of high‑quality cross‑artform practice, overseeing a range of established interdisciplinary initiatives. This includes acting as module leader for the Self‑Led Practice strand within the BA (Hons) Acting Programme.

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Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9264. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 12.00 noon.

Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place in week commencing Monday 12 January 2026.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.