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While we list our current vacancies below, all of our vacancies can also be found on the City of London Careers page, along with details of how to apply.

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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.

Senior Student Life Officer 

Permanent, part time (21 hours per week)
Salary range: £25,650- £28,572 per annum (including Inner London Weighting), depending on experience/performance

Student Services has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and creative individual to join the growing Student Life team. 

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the development and delivery of resources and activities that offer advice and guidance on a wide range of issues that affect the transition to, and experience of, student life.   

Our ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working within student support and wellbeing services and a demonstrable commitment to enhancing the student experience. They will have experience of delivering events and initiatives to support student transition and wellbeing, and new ideas to engage students and enhance our provision. 

The role requires excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; a proactive and creative outlook; and the ability to work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues across the department at the wider School. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. 

This role is eligible for hybrid working. A minimum of two days per week in the office is required during term-time. 

For more details, please download the Job Information Pack.

To apply online please visit our City of London Vacancy Page. 

Closing date: 12 noon on 2 December 2025

Interviews will be held on 13 January 2026

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9260.  A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

All applications must include a completed application form. 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.

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

Deputy Head of Student Services (Operations)

Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)
Salary range: £47,620- £53,310 per annum (including Inner London Weighting), depending on experience/performance

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled individual to join our Student Services leadership team as Deputy Head of Student Services (Operations) — a pivotal role responsible for the operational delivery of high-quality, student-centred services.

As a senior member of the team, the role holder will:

•            Act as a principal liaison for operational activities across academic departments and professional services.

•            Work closely with the leadership team and senior managers on individual student wellbeing cases and formal support processes, including Student of Concern and Support to Train and Study.

•            Play a central role in advancing the School’s strategic ambition to deliver a ‘one-school’, student-centred support framework for mental health, disability, and wellbeing.

The role holder will deputise for the Head of Student Services and lead the day-to-day running of student-facing services, including enquiry management, triage and referral pathways, and case coordination.

The Deputy Head will also play a significant role in service enhancement initiatives and project management, operational compliance, and quality assurance, and driving efficiency, responsiveness, and alignment with institutional priorities

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing and implementing new systems and processes, and is passionate about enhancing the student experience through optimised support functions.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. 

Closing date: 12 noon on 2 December 2025

Interviews will be held w/c 15 December 2025

For more details, please download the Job Information Pack.

To apply online please visit our City of London Vacancy Page.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9261.  A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

All applications must include a completed application form. 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.

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

Junior Guildhall – Music Officer

Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week
Salary Range: £36,900 - £40,850 per annum (inclusive of inner London Weighting), depending on experience
 

The post holder will be expected to work on Saturdays during term time (up to 12 Saturdays x 3 terms per annum). Tuesday to Saturday during term time and Monday to Friday outside of term time.

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors, and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked first in Arts, Drama and Music by the Complete University Guide, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles. 

Junior Guildhall is a specialist Saturday School offering advanced training to young people between the ages of 4 and 18. 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 both the Office Manager and Systems and Finance Manager, with specific responsibilities for Orchestral Management, accompanists scheduling, student and staff timetabling. 

The ability to be self-motivated, maintain high standards and remain calm under pressure is essential. You will have excellent communication, numeracy and time management skills; advanced MS Office and IT competency. The ideal candidate should be first aid trained and have undertaken DSL training or be willing to undertake such training. They should have strong organisational and administrative skills. Knowledge of classical/contemporary music, ideally gained within the higher education sector, would be an advantage.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including a great pension scheme, season ticket, cycle to work scheme, free access to museums and galleries, discounts on retail, healthcare and on-site cafes and restaurants. You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First aiders and City of London staff networks.

Closing date: 24 November 2025, 12pm. Please note that we are unable to accept late applications. All applications must include a completed application form. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 4 December 2025.

For further information please download the Job Information pack from the link provided.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Employee Handbook - Recruitment & Selection Policy Page 11 of 13 Barring Service check.

To apply online please click here

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9259. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

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.

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 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.