Programming Manager

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 the three successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings this year.

The RCM is looking to appoint a Programming Manager to join its active Performance and Programming department. The Programming Manager is responsible for programming and running small scale and chamber music performance activity at the RCM. This includes scheduling rehearsals, placing student performers, and programming regular concert series and high-profile RCM chamber concerts and festivals.

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 including the Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in working in a classical music environment and an excellent knowledge of small scale and 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 permanent part-time 0.6FTE), basis and is immediately available.

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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