Junior Department Administrative Co-ordinator

Royal College of Music; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music education institution in Greater London is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide essential administrative support for its Junior Department. The role requires high-level IT skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and team experience. This full-time, permanent position is available starting February 2026 with a salary range of £31,379 – £34,350 per annum. Candidates should apply via the RCM website with a completed application form and CV.

Qualifications

• High level IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience working as part of a team in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital administrative support for the RCM Junior Department.

Skills

High level IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork experience

Job description

RCM Junior Department

Job reference number: 708-25

Closing date: 9am Monday 12 January 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 January 2026

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

The Royal College of Music Junior Department (RCMJD) is a specialist term‑time only Saturday school offering advanced training to musicians between the ages of 8 and 18. Students combine studying at RCMJD with their general education at their chosen week‑day school. Students come together at the RCM London each Saturday for a tailor‑made programme of individual instrument/voice/composition lessons, chamber music, orchestral and choral training, and general musicianship. Our staff are professional performers/composers as well as teachers and offer the highest standards of tuition and coaching. Most RCMJD students continue their musical studies at the RCM or other major conservatoires/universities.

We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Coordinator to provide vital administrative support for the RCM Junior Department (RCMJD).

We Are Looking For Candidates With The Following Attributes

• High level IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with ease both orally and in writing.
• Experience of working as part of a team, ideally in an office environment.

This post is offered on a permanent, full‑time basis and is available from February 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.