Personal Assistant to the Principal and Chief Operating Officer

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2025, one of the top ten performing arts institutions in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024, as well as the number one higher education institution in the Guardian University Guide music league table, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles.

A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to the Principal and the Chief Operating Officer of Guildhall School. You will be responsible for providing a high quality professional administrative service to both roles, and supporting the day-to-day running of the Principal’s Office. A proven track record of personal assistance to senior level roles, ideally in an education or arts organisation, is essential.

The successful candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain a calm, ordered approach. Experience of providing administrative support to committees is also essential, and an interest in music and drama is desirable.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above. Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting GS9153. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 26^th August 2024 at 12 noon.

All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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. 

Guildhall School and City of London Corporation are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.

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