Open Programmes Administrative Assistant

Fixed Term, April to 5 September 2025, 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 distinguished artists, companies and ensembles. 

Our short courses offer inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.  We aim to open up the world of the conservatoire to people outside of formal learning, making our resources and expertise available to others. We welcome around 1,400 participants every year, and our provision spans music, drama, production arts, writing and skills for the creative industries.

We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to be a key part of a busy and dynamic team. The role will provide the Open Programmes Team with essential administrative support during the preparation and delivery of the 2025 Summer Schools. The role will act as first point of contact for enquiries related to Open Programmes activity, provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders and assist in the delivery of the programme.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience of working in a similar role, have excellent IT and literacy skills and can work independently under pressure in a multi-task environment. You will have excellent organisational skills, demonstrable attention to detail, have a flair for working with people at all levels, maintaining great working relationships, and provide our participants with excellent customer service. 

An Enhanced DBS check is required.

For more details, please visit http://www.gsmd.ac.uk/jobs

To apply online, please click the 'Apply' button, above

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9203.

A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 19 March at 12.00 noon.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 1^st April 2025.

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

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

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

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