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The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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Current Vacancies
Deputy Head of Development
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £49,810 - £56,690 per annum depending on experience/performance (inclusive of Inner London Weighting)
We are looking for an experienced, confident and creative Deputy Head of Development to lead on fundraising from individual donors, alumni relations and supporter engagement activities, including communications and events. This is an exceptionally exciting time to join the Guildhall School as we prepare for a comprehensive fundraising campaign to mark a significant anniversary.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience of major donor fundraising from individuals, have managed annual supporter programmes, legacy giving, alumni relations and engagement activity. Candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, be adept at managing multiple projects to deadline and have line management experience.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Caroline Hawley, Head of Development at caroline.hawley@gsmd.ac.uk
For more details, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply online, please visit https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/
Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting GS690. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date for applications is Monday, 12 September 2022 at 12.00pm noon.
First round interviews will take place in week commencing 19 September 2022.
Second round interviews will take place on 4 October 2022.
All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Undisciplined Co-ordinator
Fixed term, for one year, part time (0.4 FTE, 2 days/14 hours, or equivalent per week)
Salary Range: £30,440 - £34,240 per annum pro-rata including Inner London Weighting, depending on experience/performance
In January 2022, the School launched undisciplined, a pioneering extra-curricular programme that supports Guildhall students to collaborate with each other.
Designed to mirror artistic development programmes in major arts organisations across the UK, undisciplined is a rolling programme of social events, workshops, talks, residencies, resources, and project funding. Through undisciplined, students can build new creative friendships, work across art-forms and push beyond the boundaries of their individual artistic disciplines.
We are now recruiting for an Undisciplined Co-ordinator to help this ground-breaking new initiative reach its full potential in this crucial first year. Working closely with the Head of Interdisciplinary Practice, the post holder will be responsible for the administration and day-to-day running of the undisciplined programme. They’ll be the central point of contact about the programme, ensuring clear and effective communication with staff, students and external stakeholders.
The Undisciplined Co-ordinator will be based within the Drama department, but will work across all departments of the School, building a familiarity and awareness of Guildhall’s rich and diverse creative community.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about supporting artists to experiment, take risks and collaborate. They’ll have excellent communication skills and experience in managing multiple tasks at the same time. They’ll have a proven commitment to inclusive and progressive arts practice.
For more details, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply online, please visit https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/
Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting GS688. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 30 August 2022 at 12.00pm noon.
Interviews will take place on week commencing 12 September 2022.
All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
GYA Administrator
Salary range: £30,440 - £34,240 including Inner London Weighting
35 hours per week (The post holder will be expected to work on Saturdays during term time)
Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) is the division of the School offering advanced training to young people between the ages of 4 and 18 on Saturdays. The students are able to combine their Guildhall training with their general education in local schools.
In this busy role you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Junior Guildhall department alongside the Senior Administrator, with specific responsibilities for coordinating the administration of GYA regional centres, scheduling interviews and assessments and assisting with concerts and events.
The ability to be self-motivated, maintain high standards and remain calm under pressure is essential. You will have an excellent communication, numeracy and time management skills; advanced MS Office and IT competency. Ideal candidate should be First Aid trained and have strong organisational and administrative skills. Knowledge of classical/contemporary music, drama or production arts ideally gained within the higher education sector, would be an advantage.
Enhanced DBS checks will be required.
For more details, please download the Job Information Pack
To apply online, please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting GS687 reference number. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date for applications is Monday, 26th August 2022, 12PM.
Interviews will be held on w/c 5th September 2022.
All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Recording & Audio-Visual / Guildhall Stream Administrator
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £30,440 - £34,240 per annum including inner London weighting, depending on experience
The Recording & Audio-Visual Department is now recruiting. We require an Administrator to join our team of 6 audio and video engineers, to manage all administrative processes relating to the day-to-day operation of the department and provide a high level of support to the Head of Recording & Audio-Visual.
The post holder will be the first point of contact for the department managing emails and calendar, co-ordinating staffing rotas and ensuring timely information flow to event information to Recording & Audio-Visual Staff. The post holder operates as first point of contact for day-to-day enquiries, studio bookings, equipment loan and classroom Audio-Visual support.
Other duties will include the administration, and content management of Guildhall Stream, the school’s online content delivery site. This will include editing content, student and staff schema organisation and helpdesk work. Full training will be given as appropriate.
The successful candidate will join a multi-skilled team covering all disciplines and we anticipate interviewing candidates from a variety of backgrounds. The ability to work with and inspire young people whilst maintaining a safe working environment is essential.
For more details, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply online, please visit https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/
Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting GS685. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date for applications is Monday, 15 August 2022 at 12pm noon.
Interviews will take place on week commencing 22 August 2022.
All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.