HR Manager

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.

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.

The successful candidate will use their experience in HR operations to ensure the delivery of a consistently excellent standard of service to all stakeholders and will continually look for ways to improve. It is essential that applicants have working knowledge of HR databases, ideally iTrent, have experience of job evaluation and an up to date understanding of employment law. The HR Manager will be expected to deliver professional advice on employment policies, casework, and best practice. Working closely with the Deputy Head of HR and Head of HR this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their knowledge and experience in a small friendly team.

Job reference number: 104-26

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 22 July 2026