At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and execute recruitment marketing strategies, manage content for publications and digital platforms.
- Company: The Royal College of Music promotes high-quality music education and engages with diverse student backgrounds.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent role starting September 2026 with a focus on inclusivity and diversity.
- Other info: Located in London, with application deadline on 2 July 2026.
- Why this job: Opportunity to shape recruitment strategies and engage with prospective students in the arts sector.
- Qualifications: Senior-level experience in arts or higher education marketing is required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
The Royal College of Music (RCM) is looking for an experienced marketing professional to promote the RCM to potential students and ensure high-quality recruitment content populates our publications and digital platforms.
This full-time, permanent role starts September 2026. The successful candidate will design and execute an international and domestic recruitment marketing strategy, create and manage creative activations, and support key recruitment events such as the annual Open Day. The role also involves producing the RCM’s Prospectus and a range of digital content to inform and inspire prospective applicants.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment marketing strategy for both international and domestic audiences.
- Create, curate, and publish high-quality print and digital content across publications and digital platforms.
- Manage and coordinate the annual Open Day event.
- Oversee the production of the RCM’s Prospectus.
- Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders across the music education sector.
- Deliver marketing campaigns that drive student engagement and application rates.
- Senior-level experience in arts and/or higher education marketing.
- Proven track record of producing high-quality print and digital marketing content.
- Strong strategic thinking and campaign delivery skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
ContactRecruitment Manager – Royal College of Music
Recruitment@rcm.ac.uk
0207 591 4855 or 0207 591 4782
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London, SW7 2BS
Job reference number: 600-26
Closing date: 9am Thursday 2 July 2026
Interview date: Monday 13 July 2026
To apply, please complete the application form and the Equal Opportunities form and submit both in Word or PDF format by email to recruitment@rcm.ac.uk.
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