HR Manager

Royal Academy Of Dance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious music conservatoire in Greater London is seeking an HR Manager to lead a small team responsible for HR operations. The candidate should have substantial HR administration experience and knowledge of HR databases, preferably iTrent. This full-time permanent position available from January 2026 requires delivering professional advice on employment policies and continuously improving HR systems. The salary ranges from £39,608 to £43,975 per annum, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and operational processes.
• Working knowledge of HR databases, ideally iTrent.
• Experience with job evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in day-to-day HR operations.
• Oversee payroll inputting, pensions administration, and recruitment.
• Deliver professional HR advice and improve HR systems.

Skills

HR administration experience

Knowledge of HR databases (iTrent)

Job evaluation experience

Professional advice on employment policies

Job description

Human Resources

Job reference number: 109-25

Closing date:9amMonday 15 December 2025

Interview date:Monday 12 January 2026

Salary:Grade 7, £39,608 - £43,975 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 Royal College of Music is seeking to appoint an HR Manager 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 administration 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 working knowledge of HR databases, ideally iTrent, and have experience of job evaluation. The HR Manager will be expected to deliver professional advice on employment policies, casework, and best practice, contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and processes. 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 from January 2026.

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.

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.