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 four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.
The RCM has over 200 keyboard instruments, consisting of grand pianos, mainly Steinway & Sons instruments and upright pianos, predominantly Yamaha and Kawai pianos. The RCM also has an extensive collection of early keyboard instruments.
We are looking to recruit a Senior Keyboard Technician to support the Head of Keyboard Technical Services in the tuning, maintenance and re-building of the keyboard stock, including early keyboard instruments.
A formal keyboard tuning and repair qualification is essential. Training will be available for early keyboard tuning.
This post is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is immediately available.
How to apply
For full details of this position please download the Applicant Information Pack above.
To apply, please complete the following forms, which can be downloaded from further down this page:
- Application Form
- Equal Opportunities Form
Completed forms should be returned by email to Human Resources at recruitment@rcm.ac.uk or by post to Human Resources, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.
If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.
If you need to receive this documentation in an alternative format please contact recruitment@rcm.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
CVs without an application form will not be accepted. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.
The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Get in touch
For more information please contact Recruitment
