HR Advisor

Airborne Comrades Association; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal College of Music invites applications for an HR Advisor to lead a small team responsible for day-to-day HR processes, including payroll inputting, pensions administration and recruitment. The role requires knowledge of HR databases (ideally iTrent), job evaluation, and current employment law.

Immediate start in a permanent, full‑time position. Working closely with the Deputy Head of HR and Head of HR, you will enhance service delivery, advise on policies and best practice, and drive

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations and payroll processes.
• Understanding of pensions administration and recruitment workflows.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small HR operations team delivering day‑to‑day HR processes.
• Oversee payroll inputting, pensions administration and recruitment.
• Provide professional advice on employment policies and casework.

Skills

Payroll inputting

Pensions administration

Recruitment

Employment law

HR operations

Tools

iTrent

Job description

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 Royal College of Music is seeking to appoint an HR Advisor who will lead a small team responsible for day-to-day operational HR processes, including payroll inputting, pensions administration and recruitment.
The successful candidate will use their experience in HR operations to ensure the delivery of a consistently excellent standard of service to all stakeholders and will continually look for ways to improve. It is essential that applicants have a working knowledge of HR databases, ideally iTrent, have an understanding of job evaluation, and an up to date understanding of employment law. The HR Advisor will be expected to deliver professional advice on employment policies, casework, and best practice. Working closely with the Deputy Head of HR and Head of HR, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their knowledge and experience in a small, friendly team.
This post is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is available immediately.
Job reference number: 106-26
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 16 September 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 29 September 2026

Contact details

[e-mail]
0207 591 4855 & 0207 591 4782
Prince Consort Rd
London
SW7 2BS

Related information

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