Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2026 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the No. 1 institution in the UK and Europe, and second globally, for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held global first and second positions in Performing Arts for five successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024. The RCM is looking to appoint a Chamber Music Manager to join its active Performance and Programming department. The Chamber Music Manager is responsible for managing and developing the chamber music activity programme at the RCM. This includes managing all of the registered RCM chamber groups and overseeing their coaching and mentoring by internal and visiting coaches. The role also serves as Module Leader for Chamber Music modules at the RCM. The successful applicant will be joining a highly creative team in an exciting working environment, and will work closely with students, professors and visiting artists. Chamber Music is an integral part of college life and students perform at the College and at other renowned venues. The successful candidate will have previous experience in working in a classical music and education environment with an excellent knowledge of chamber music. The role requires an ability to work proactively, flexibly and creatively on a variety of different tasks and we are looking for someone with a high level of interpersonal skills and attention to detail. This post is offered on a fixed-term, part-time (0.6FTE) basis and is available from 2 September 2026. Job reference number: 307-26 Closing date: 9am Monday 13 July 2026 Interview date: Thursday 23 July 2026 Salary: Grade 7, £39,608 - £43,975 per annum, pro-rata. Appointments will normally be made to the first point of the grade. - A relevant Higher Education qualification in music performance or equivalent - Previous experience of working in a classical music organisation - Previous experience of working in an educational environment - Ability to give timely and effective organisational support; to plan tasks, meet deadlines and prioritise effectively - Previous experience of line management - Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels - Strong working knowledge of chamber music and associated performance requirements - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - High level of accuracy and attention to detail - Highly proficient with MS Office, especially Excel, Word, Power Automate and Forms - Welcoming, helpful and professional manner - Enthusiasm and motivation; eagerness to learn new skills - Module Leader for Level 5, Level 6 and Level 7 RCM Chamber Music * Work with BMus Coordinator and Head of Postgraduate Programmes to update module specifications * Ensure all students taking the module understand the requirements of the module and have access to coaches as required * Encourage students to explore music by under-represented composers * Mark the L5 and L6 Continuous Assessment element * Moderate L7 Professional Portfolios - Formation and coaching of student groups * Oversee the formation and progress of all student chamber groups, liaising with student groups, professors, and chamber coaches - Manage and run the RCM Chamber Music Programme of Activity - Manage the RCM chamber activity budget - Jointly line manage the RCM Chamber Coordinator (with Programming Manager) - Manage and run the RCM bespoke ensemble schemes including the String Quartet Platform To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website) and submit in Word or PDF format by email to [email protected] CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application. The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.Job Summary
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