At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage student records and support enrolment and graduation events in a vibrant arts community.
- Company: Join the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama in the heart of London.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diversity is valued; we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' experiences in a leading creative institution.
- Qualifications: Experience in higher education and proficiency in student record systems required.
The predicted salary is between 44110 - 49140 £ per year.
Location: City of London
Salary: 44,110 - 49,140 per year
Employment: Full time
Category: Education
Posted: 2026-07-22
Valid to: 2026-08-17
Apply: here
Department: Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Office Location: Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Level of DBS required for this role: None required
Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required
Is this a politically restricted post?: No
Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance.
Contractual Hours: Full-time, 35 hours
Basis: Permanent
Workplace category: Hybrid
Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2025, and in the top four in the world for Music and Performing Arts by the QS World University Rankings 2025, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles. A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated student records specialist to join our Registry team as a Senior Student Records Officer. The Senior Student Records Officer will be a member of the Student Records Team in Registry (part of the Student & Academic Services Directorate). This role is one of two Senior Student Records Officers in the team. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across teams in Registry and academic departments, with a core focus on managing day to day student records functions and special projects. The role holder will play a key role in managing the student lifecycle in SITS from the point of enrolment through to graduation, taking the lead on enrolment events. This will include overseeing Registry’s management of student records for assessments and progression, including Assessment Board operation.
About you
You will have experience of working in higher education in a professional services role, supporting functions related to student records and/or assessment. You will be confident in using a student record systems (ideally SITS) for day-to-day record management with an interest in making system improvements and maximising efficiency. You will be committed to providing excellent customer service and have enthusiasm for delivering high quality experiences for students related to key events such as enrolment and graduation. You will bring a collaborative and collegial mindset with excellent team-working skills.
What we offer
This is an excellent opportunity to play an important role in a team with a varied remit within a distinctive specialist institution. You will work closely with professional services and academic colleagues, contributing to an effective service for stakeholders. You will join a busy, committed and friendly Registry team and make a sustained contribution to institutional projects and enhancements. This role is eligible for hybrid working.
Closing date: 12 noon on 17 August 2026
Interviews will be held on 1st and 2nd September 2026
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.
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