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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.
Current Vacancies
British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships
Fixed-Term 36 months, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £41,360 to £46,050 per annum including London Weighting,
depending on experience and performance
Location: London
The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships offers outstanding early career researchers the opportunity to strengthen their experience of research and teaching in an academic environment. This scheme aims to help develop the award holder’s curriculum vitae and boost their prospects of obtaining a permanent academic post. The primary emphasis is on the completion of a significant piece of publishable research, and the integration of the award holder into the community of established scholars within their field.
The Guildhall School is distinctive in being the only world-leading European institution that is both a music conservatoire and a drama school; it is also pre-eminent in technical theatre, professional development, community outreach, and music therapy. The Guildhall School has a vibrant postdoctoral community, and has been rated the top music conservatoire for research in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).
The Research Department at the Guildhall School explores fundamental questions about the creative arts. It embraces a wide range of disciplines within music and drama including composition, performance, pedagogy, historical musicology, music and literature studies, cultural history, electronic music, and music therapy. The School therefore invites project proposals that fit within the wide range of disciplines under the Guildhall School remit. We are particularly interested in supporting projects in the areas of digital performance and music therapy. Please see our website for more information.
If awarded, a fixed-term contract with a start date between 1st September 2025 and 1st January 2026 for a period of 36 months. The British Academy will support requests to hold the award part-time over a proportionately longer period for health-related reasons, disability or childcare commitments.
The application process will be as follows:
- Candidates should check their eligibility here.
- Eligible candidates are invited to submit a completed application using the Guildhall School’s internal pro forma to research@gsmd.ac.uk. (Please contact research@gsmd.ac.uk to request all documentation).
One or two candidates will be selected for support by an internal panel based on the below criteria:
- Originality- the proposal’s relationship to, and the volume of, research already in the field, the scholarly importance of the research proposed,
- Project plans- the suitability of the methodology, the feasibility of the research programme, the specificity of the scheme of research and the intended outcomes.
- Applicant profile- the ability of the applicant to undertake the proposed research, taking into account their track record in terms of publication, their academic age and stage of career.
- Institutional fit- the project fits within the disciplines at the School and is appropriate for a conservatoire setting.
If successful, the Guildhall School will then host the award from the British Academy and the expectation is that any successful applicant will be offered an employment contract at the Guildhall School to carry out their proposed project. Appointments are dependent on the successful award of a British Academy Fellowship.
Closing date for applications is Monday 19th August 2024 at 12 noon.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for shortlisting.
Successful candidates will be supported with their application to the first stage of the national competition run by the British Academy Trust, with a deadline of 2nd October 2024.
Administrative Assistant (Music Education Islington)
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Fixed-Term (6 months), full time (35 hours per week)
Salary range: £30,180- £33,120 per annum (including Inner London Weighting), depending on experience/performance
Guildhall School is the lead delivery organisation for Music Education Islington (MEI) the Music Education Hub for the London Borough of Islington. MEI is led by Islington Council and Guildhall School of Music & Drama, in partnership with Music in Secondary Schools Trust and leading arts organisations and funders, as well as the Islington Community of Schools.
In this busy role you will be responsible for providing high level administrative support for Music Education Islington (MEI) day to day work, in particular supporting the running of MEI’s weekly Music Centres. You will join a vibrant team and work extensively with Islington City Council and other external partners.
The ability to be self-motivated, maintain high standards and remain calm under pressure is essential. You will have an excellent communication, numeracy and time management skills, advanced MS Office and IT competency. Ideal candidate should have strong organisational and administrative skills. Knowledge of classical/contemporary/popular music, drama or production arts would be an advantage.
Enhanced DBS checks will be required.
This role is eligible for hybrid working.
For more details, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply online, please visit https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/. Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9144 reference number. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 23rd July 2024. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as we regularly monitor applications and reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30th July 2024.
All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.
Lecturer in Technical Management
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range: £46,050 to £51,530 per annum pro-rata including London Weighting,
depending on experience and performance
Situated in the heart of the City of London, adjacent to the Barbican Centre, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama produces 12 fully staged operas and dramas each year to fully professional standards. We need an experienced Lecturer/practitioner in the field of Stage Technology to join the Production Arts Department in delivering our BA (Hons) in Production Arts.
The post holder will be responsible for teaching Technical Management and Stage Technology (rigging, flying, automation etc.) and will have significant experience in professional theatre/live performance along with previous relevant teaching experience and/or a teaching qualification.
Essentially, they will demonstrate an ability to work with and inspire young people.
For more details, please download the Job Information Pack.
To apply online, please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please e-mail Hansjörg Schmidt, Programme Leader, on hansjorg.schmidt@gsmd.ac.uk.
Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr
answerphone) quoting OOGS9142. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Closing date for applications is Friday 19th July 2024 at 12pm noon.
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 welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us.
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.