Junior Department Administrative Coordinator

Music Mark - The UK Association for Music Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious music conservatoire in London is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide vital support for their Junior Department. The role requires advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and excellent interpersonal abilities. Candidates should have experience in a team environment. The position offers a full-time permanent contract, starting from February 2026, with applications encouraged from diverse backgrounds. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading institution in music education.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital administrative support for the RCM Junior Department.

Skills

Advanced IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Employer: Royal College of Music

Location: London

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: From February 2026

Closing Date: 12th January 2026 at 09:00

Pay: 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).

• 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.

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.

Job Reference Number: 708-25

To apply, please complete our Application form and 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.

Interviews: 27th and 28th January 2026

About The Provider
Royal College of Music
Founded in 1882, the RCM is a world‑leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook.