Research Coordinator

The Royal College of Music Museum manages a Designated collection of c. 14,000 objects spanning from the 15th to the 20th century documenting the history and performance of music through musical instruments, paintings, sculpture, early prints and drawings. It is fully accredited and reopened in new purpose-built spaces in 2022. It is a recipient of the Research England ‘Higher Education Museums, Galleries and Collections Fund’.

The Wolfson Centre facilitates access to the Museum collections for purposes of research and education and collaborates with national and international partners in projects related to the advancement of knowledge, documentation and dissemination of musical heritage. The Museum Research Coordinator will manage access to the collections and work closely with the Curator in the development of research projects, dissemination initiatives and grant applications as well as in the production of research outputs.

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
• A track record of excellent research activity in the area of music and materiality (including organology, iconography and any other aspect of the study of music-related non-textual sources).
• A commitment to research and knowledge exchange documented to an appropriate standard through publications, activities, participation at conferences or education.
• An interest towards the dissemination and sharing of research to specialist as well as non-specialist audiences through in person initiatives and online media.
• A highly organised individual able to deliver results to a high standard while managing other tasks.
• Experience working with Museum Collections and Collection Management Systems is desirable.

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 11 November 2025

Interview date: Thursday 27 November 2025

Salary: Grade 6, £34,350 - £37,968 per annum (pro-rata).

This post is offered on a permanent, part-time (0.4FTE) basis and is immediately available.