Job vacancies

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While we list our current vacancies below, all of our vacancies can also be found on the City of London Careers page, along with details of how to apply.

If you require technical support, information or application forms in Braille, large print or any other alternative formats please contact the City of London Corporate HR team on 020 7332 3978 (24 hour answerphone) or via email at cru@cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Speculative CVs 

Please note we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs for vacancies, internships or work experience placements. You should apply for any current vacancies directly through the City of London online application if you feel your skills and experience match the specific role.

Our commitments

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

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.

Development Officer (Individuals)

Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £36,900 - £40,850 (including Inner London Weighting) per annum

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms throughout the world.

The Development Officer (Individuals) is a key role in the Development and Alumni Relations team. The post-holder will work within the team focusing on individual giving activity with a specific remit to raise unrestricted philanthropic income and acquire new donors to the Guildhall School through a range of fundraising programmes. As with every member of the team, the Development Officer will be committed to providing the highest level of service to external and internal stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to further their fundraising and communications experience. The post holder should have prior fundraising experience, excellent interpersonal skills, with good attention to detail. Prior experience working in the arts or higher education, a knowledge of digital and print communications, and experience of coordinating events and campaigns is also desirable. 

For more information, download the Job Information Pack.

To apply, visit https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/citrentp_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=805288ePkp

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9202. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Closing date for applications is 17^th March 2025.

Interviews will take place on week commencing 24^th March 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. 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 City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable. We are committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay across the whole organisation and against external sectors.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here. 

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.