Association Of British Orchestras
HR Manager
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The Royal College of Music
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 2026 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the No. 1 institution in the UK and Europe, and second globally, for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held global first and second positions in Performing Arts for five successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.
Role Overview
The Royal College of Music is seeking to appoint an HR Manager who will lead a small team responsible for day-to-day operational HR processes, including payroll inputting, pensions administration and recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading a small team responsible for day-to-day operational HR processes
- Ensuring the delivery of a consistently excellent standard of service to all stakeholders
- Continually seeking ways to improve HR processes
- Providing professional advice on employment policies, casework, and best practice
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Requirements
- Experience in HR operations
- Working knowledge of HR databases, ideally iTrent
- Experience of job evaluation
- Up-to-date understanding of employment law
Application Details
Job reference number: 104-26
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 22 July 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
This post is offered on a permanent/full-time basis and is available from August 2026.
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
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Equality and Diversity
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.
Contact Details
- Email: recruitment@rcm.ac.uk
- Phone: 0207 591 4855 & 0207 591 4782
- Address: Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London, SW7 2BS
Related Information
- Download 104 26 HR Manager Applicant Information Pack
- Visit website to apply
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