Residential Summer Schools Coordinator

Fixed Term (22 June to 14 August 2026) Full Time (35 hours per week)

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as the top conservatoire in the Guardian University Guide music league table, we deliver world‑class professional training in partnership with outstanding artists, companies and ensembles.

Open Programmes is a key part of Guildhall School’s lifelong learning offer, providing inspiring training opportunities for children, young people and adults across music, drama and production arts.

We are seeking an organised, proactive and people‑focused Residential Summer Schools Coordinator to play a vital role in planning and delivering the residential programme. You will support the Residential Summer Schools Manager with all aspects of preparation and onsite delivery, from logistics, documentation and communications to welfare processes, staffing coordination and participant support.

During the live programme, you will live onsite at Freemen’s School, acting as a visible and approachable member of the residential team. You will help manage daily routines such as registration, curfews and activities, maintain accurate records, coordinate welfare information, liaise with tutors and participants, and ensure the residential environment is safe, welcoming and well‑organised.

We are looking for someone with experience in events, residential programmes, pastoral work or youth settings, ideally involving under‑18s. You’ll bring excellent communication and customer service skills, strong organisational ability, and confidence handling logistics and problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment. A calm, supportive manner and the ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partner organisations are key.

An enhanced DBS check is required.

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Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9277. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.  

Closing date for applications is Monday 4^th May 2026 at 23:59. We encourage early applications as this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 18^th May 2026.

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