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 three successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings this year.
The RCM is looking to appoint a Programming Manager to join its active Performance and Programming department. The Programming Manager is responsible for programming and running small scale and chamber music performance activity at the RCM. This includes scheduling rehearsals, placing student performers, and programming regular concert series and high-profile RCM chamber concerts and festivals.
The successful applicant will be joining a highly creative team in an exciting working environment, and will work closely with students, professors and visiting artists. Chamber Music is an integral part of college life and students perform at the College and at other renowned venues including the Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in working in a classical music environment and an excellent knowledge of small scale and chamber music. The role requires an ability to work proactively, flexibly and creatively on a variety of different tasks and we are looking for someone with a high level of interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
This post is offered on a permanent part-time 0.6FTE), 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.
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