Executive Assistant to the Principal

The Royal Academy of Music is one of the world’s leading conservatoires. It prides itself on being stimulating, forward looking and a friendly environment with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 50 countries. Based in central London adjacent to Regent’s Park, we have trained musicians to the highest professional standards since 1822 and we are firmly focused on developing tomorrow’s musical leaders in disciplines including classical, jazz, composition and musical theatre.

This role is right at the very heart of the Academy. The postholder will have insight into all areas of the Academy’s life and work through providing high-level administrative support to the Principal, who has responsibility for all areas of the Academy’s life and work. The role is based within the Executive Office, a small and close-knit team working to support the overall smooth-running of the Academy.

The primary purpose of the role is to offer high-level administrative support to the Principal, including proactive diary management, drafting a variety of communications, and coordinating travel logistics, budgets, and special events and projects as required. The role interacts with a wide variety of stakeholders across the Academy and beyond, offering a unique insight into the Academy’s work and reach.

To be successful in the role, you will have outstanding administrative and organisational skills and be a confident and diplomatic communicator, adept at working flexibly and at pace in a lively and vibrant environment. You will be capable of building and maintaining excellent working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and will work proactively to support the Principal in all aspects of his work.

More information and an online application are available on https://www.ram.ac.uk/jobs.

Completed applications must be received by 23.59 (midnight) on Sunday 7 June 2026.
First-round interviews are expected to take place on-site on Tuesday 16 or Wednesday 17 June 2026. If required, there may be a second-round of interviews week commencing 22 June 2026.

The Academy accepts applications from non-UK citizens who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.

The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.