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 small generalist HR team at the Royal College of Music is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of HR. On a day-to-day basis the Deputy Head of HR will oversee recruitment, payroll and the issuing of contractual paperwork. The postholder will work closely with the HR Manager and HR Assistants to ensure a consistently excellent standard of service and continuously explore ways in which processes could be carried out more efficiently, particularly through the use of technology.
The Deputy Head of HR will work closely with managers across College to provide expert guidance on employment law, casework, and policy application. The Deputy Head of HR will also be involved in the design and delivery of in-house training.
• You should have CIPD level 7 or equivalent professional experience with a strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• You should have experience of administering pension schemes, ideally with knowledge of USS and/or TPS
• Knowledge of job evaluation, specifically HERA is essential
• Experience designing and delivering in-house training is desirable
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,
