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Current Vacancies
MEI Project Officer
Basis: Permanent
Contractual Hours: 35, Full-time
Salary: £36,900 - £40,850 per annum (including Inner London Weighting), depending on experience/performance
The Guildhall School is the lead delivery organisation for Music Education Islington (MEI) and as such supports all children attending state-maintained schools in the Borough of Islington with a wide variety of in-school and out of school activities, programmes and events.
MEI is led by Islington Council and Guildhall School of Music & Drama, in partnership with Music in Secondary Schools Trust and leading arts organisations and funders, as well as the Islington Community of Schools.
The Guildhall School is recruiting for a Project Officer to join the MEI team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will lead on the operational planning and administration of out of school programmes and one-off projects. We are looking for a highly organised and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, who has a passion for working with children and young people, their parents and carers. The ideal candidate should have strong organisation skills and substantial experience in project planning and management within music education and thrives to work in a busy and active environment.
This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
For more information, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply, visit MEI Project Officer Job Details | City of London Corporation.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9223. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 22 July 2025. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as we regularly monitor applications and reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
In-person interviews will take place on Wednesday or Thursday 30/31 July 2025.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early as we regularly monitor applications and reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.
Electronic & Produced Music Professors
Fixed term - Initially 12 months with potential for transitioning to permanent
Hourly Paid: £49.31 per hour to £76.42 (including holiday pay), depending on experience and standing
The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is looking to expand our team of hourly paid Electronic & Produced Music professors to teach (during term time) weekly 1-2-1 lessons, Group Class Sessions and occasional group master-classes on the undergraduate Principal Study Electronic & Produced Music Courses.
Candidates should have considerable experience in Electronic & Produced Music as either a performer, producer, composer or ‘sound artist’ across any mix of our following Principal Study disciplines: Electronic Music, Film Music, Sonic Art, Game Audio, Live Electronics, Popular Music Production and New Media. Candidates should also have proven experience of being able to teach, inspire and motivate students of the highest calibre.
For more information, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply, visit https://cityoflondon.jobs.hr.cloud.sap/job/London,-City-of-Electronic-&-Produced-Music-Professors-Lond-United-Kin/658-en_GB/
Closing date for applications is Monday 28th July 2025 at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place mid-September. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.
Lecturer in Stage Management
Full time (35 hours per week), Fixed term 08/09/2025 - 12/12/2025
Salary: £47,620 - £53,310 per annum depending on experience/performance
Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and theatre technicians in the heart of the City of London. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms throughout the world. As well as providing professional training at junior, undergraduate and postgraduate level, the School has a substantial programme of regular performances, encompassing concerts, recitals, plays, operas and musicals open to the general public.
The Production Arts department is seeking a Stage Management Lecturer with broad experience in the industry (theatre, events, film or TV) to join the Stage Management department.
They will work closely with the students, delivering masterclasses, providing support on production roles and creating written and verbal feedback, to provide a high standard of effective training. They will also assist the Head of Stage Management and colleagues with the day to day running of the course and developing how this is structured and delivered.
Experience working in Higher Education is desirable but not essential.
For more information, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply, visit https://cityoflondon.jobs.hr.cloud.sap/job/London,-City-of-Lecturer-in-Stage-Management-Lond-United-Kin/648-en_GB/
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9232. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date for applications is noon on 21 July 2025.
Interviews will take place on 24 July 2025.
Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.