Events Manager

Interview date: Wednesday 11 June 2025

Salary: Grade 7, £38,454 - £42,694 per annum.

Appointments will normally be made to the first point of the grade.

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 2025 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global No. 1 institution for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic, efficient and experienced Events Manager to join us as we grow and diversify our external Venue Hire business. This is a dynamic and creative role which, under the leadership of the Head of Events and Engagement, will develop and manage the RCM’s external hire business.

The post holder will work as part of a small team responsible for delivering corporate and private events to the highest standards.  They will be responsible for generating income from event sales, in line with our aims and sales targets, and working with colleagues and clients to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of all events with a professional, considerate approach and exceptional customer service.

The successful candidate will have impeccable organisation and time management skills, the ability to work well on concurrent projects and manage multiple deadlines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established and connected events professional with a passion for high-quality events and music to be a driving force in a small and busy team.

This post is offered on a permanent full-time basis and is available from mid-August.

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs

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 recruitment@rcm.ac.uk

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.

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