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The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Residential Summer Schools Coordinator

Fixed Term (22 June to 14 August 2026) Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £38,080 - £42,150 per annum including London Weighting 

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as the top conservatoire in the Guardian University Guide music league table, we deliver world‑class professional training in partnership with outstanding artists, companies and ensembles.

Open Programmes is a key part of Guildhall School’s lifelong learning offer, providing inspiring training opportunities for children, young people and adults across music, drama and production arts. 

We are seeking an organised, proactive and people‑focused Residential Summer Schools Coordinator to play a vital role in planning and delivering the residential programme. You will support the Residential Summer Schools Manager with all aspects of preparation and onsite delivery, from logistics, documentation and communications to welfare processes, staffing coordination and participant support.

During the live programme, you will live onsite at Freemen’s School, acting as a visible and approachable member of the residential team. You will help manage daily routines such as registration, curfews and activities, maintain accurate records, coordinate welfare information, liaise with tutors and participants, and ensure the residential environment is safe, welcoming and well‑organised.

We are looking for someone with experience in events, residential programmes, pastoral work or youth settings, ideally involving under‑18s. You’ll bring excellent communication and customer service skills, strong organisational ability, and confidence handling logistics and problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment. A calm, supportive manner and the ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partner organisations are key.

An enhanced DBS check is required.

For more information, download the Job Information Pack.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9277. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.  

Closing date for applications is Monday 4^th May 2026 at 23:59. 

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 18^th May 2026.

Residential Summer Schools Manager

Fixed Term (22 June to 14 August 2026) Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £44,110-£49,140 per annum including London Weighting 

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as the top conservatoire in the Guardian University Guide music league table, we deliver world‑class professional training in partnership with outstanding artists, companies and ensembles.

Open Programmes is a key strand within the Innovation Department, offering inspiring learning experiences for children, young people and adults across music, drama and production arts. 

We are looking for an organised, proactive and confident Residential Summer Schools Manager to lead the safe and smooth delivery of our residential programme. This hands‑on role is central to ensuring high-quality participant experience and the effective running of all residential operations.

You will be responsible for planning and coordinating all residential logistics, including but not limited to accommodation, catering, welfare, staffing, safety procedures, scheduling and facilities liaison. During live delivery, you will live onsite at Freemen’s School and act as the primary point of contact for participants and staff, ensuring the residential environment is safe, well‑managed and engaging. You will supervise the Residential Coordinator, Welfare Officer and a team of Residential Assistants, ensuring clear communication, strong safeguarding practices and effective rota coverage.

We are looking for someone with significant experience managing residential or pastoral programmes, ideally involving under‑18s. You will be a calm and capable problem‑solver, able to make confident decisions in a fast‑moving environment, and skilled at building positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partner organisations. Strong organisational ability, excellent communication, and experience handling logistics, welfare concerns and safeguarding requirements are all essential.

An enhanced DBS check is required.

For more information, download the Job Information Pack.

To apply online, please visit https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk/apply/ 

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9278. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.  

Closing date for applications is Monday 4^th May 2026 at 23:59.

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 18^th May 2026.

Access & Participation Manager

Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £44,110-£49,140 per annum including London Weighting

An opportunity has arisen in Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s Access and Participation team for a professional with recent, relevant experience of project managing access activity for young people, both online and in person, to take up the post of Access and Participation Manager. The post-holder will lead on the planning and delivery of a range of Access and Participation activity, and must demonstrate an ability to work efficiently, flexibly and with excellent attention to detail, delivering impactful initiatives and positive outcomes that contribute towards the School’s compliance with commitments made in the Access and Participation Plan. 

The post-holder must possess exceptional interpersonal skills that allow them to communicate effectively with young people from a wide range of backgrounds, and demonstrate an ability to collaborate successfully with internal colleagues (including academic, admissions and student support) and external stakeholders (including teachers, charity partners and Access and Participation teams in other HE providers). 

The post-holder must have strong knowledge about equality of opportunity in education, particularly in relation to Higher Education regulation and the delivery of regulated activity. They must also demonstrate a detailed understanding of the barriers that exist for young people, applicants and students who are underrepresented at the School, in the arts and in Higher Education, and have extensive experience of planning and delivering activity designed to improve access and student success.

For more information, download the Job Information Pack. 

The closing date is Monday 20^th April 2026 at 9am.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 6^th May 2026. This will consist of a panel interview and a task, which will be sent to shortlisted candidates one week before the interview. 

For further information on the role you can contact Ashleigh Hope, Head of Access and Participation, on ashleigh.hope@gsmd.ac.uk. 

To apply online, please visit https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk/apply/

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9279. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.  

The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Guildhall School and City of London Corporation are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Head of Pathway (Stage Management)

Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £59,060-£66,670 per annum including London Weighting 

We are seeking an outstanding individual to take up the post of Head of Pathway (Stage Management).

You will be responsible for leading the specialist BA (Hons) Production Arts: Stage Management Pathway as a member of the Production and Design management team, taking responsibility for all matters relating to the preparation, delivery, and assessment of course materials for the pathway; and contributing to the overall development, delivery and assessment of Production and Design programmes and School productions/projects. You will line-manage teaching staff and control budgets as appropriate. You will have extensive industry experience that demonstrates continued high standing in the profession. You will have experience of working in higher education settings; a good understanding of the needs of students in a complex learning environment; and the ability to represent your discipline in the public domain through professional/industry sector engagement, consultancy, and/or research (which could include practice-based research).

The Production and Design Department is responsible for BA Production Arts, BA Performance Design and MA Collaborative Performance Making; a series of short courses and outreach activities; and extensive production activity in the School’s programme of public-facing performances and events. We work closely on a range of productions (including operas, dramas, site-specific and digital works) with other departments at Guildhall and (through Guildhall Production Studios) a range of external and commercial partners. Our students learn through workshop-based activities, study and intensive production practice. They have opportunities to extend their knowledge by working on pathways other than their major area of study, and to develop their own interests and creative agency through independent projects. The Department is values-led and promotes diversity and inclusivity along with sustainable practices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing teaching in your area of specialism. You will be organised, able to meet deadlines and manage your own workload. You will have up-to-date knowledge of industry practice and Health & Safety and a commitment to promoting safe working and inclusive practices.

For more information, download the Job Information Pack.

To apply, visit https://bit.ly/4lpGlYz 

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9275. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.  

Closing date for applications is Friday, 17^th April 2026 at 9am.

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 27 April 2026.

The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Guildhall School and City of London Corporation are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.