GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as the top conservatoire in the Guardian University Guide music league table, we deliver world class professional training in partnership with outstanding artists, companies and ensembles. Open Programmes is a key strand within the Innovation Department, offering inspiring learning experiences for children, young people and adults across music, drama and production arts. We are looking for an organised, proactive and confident Residential Summer Schools Manager to lead the safe and smooth delivery of our residential programme. This hands on role is central to ensuring high-quality participant experience and the effective running of all residential operations. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating all residential logistics, including but not limited to accommodation, catering, welfare, staffing, safety procedures, scheduling and facilities liaison. During live delivery, you will live onsite at Freemen's School and act as the primary point of contact for participants and staff, ensuring the residential environment is safe, well managed and engaging. You will supervise the Residential Coordinator, Welfare Officer and a team of Residential Assistants, ensuring clear communication, strong safeguarding practices and effective rota coverage. We are looking for someone with significant experience managing residential or pastoral programmes, ideally involving under 18s. You will be a calm and capable problem solver, able to make confident decisions in a fast moving environment, and skilled at building positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partner organisations. Strong organisational ability, excellent communication, and experience handling logistics, welfare concerns and safeguarding requirements are all essential. An enhanced DBS check is required. For more details, please go to . To apply online, please visit Alternatively, please contact (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9278. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on . Closing date for applications is Monday 4 th May 2026 at 23:59. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 18 th May 2026.

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as the top conservatoire in the Guardian University Guide music league table, we deliver world class professional training in partnership with outstanding artists, companies and ensembles. Open Programmes is a key part of Guildhall School's lifelong learning offer, providing inspiring training opportunities for children, young people and adults across music, drama and production arts. We are seeking an organised, proactive and people focused Residential Summer Schools Coordinator to play a vital role in planning and delivering the residential programme. You will support the Residential Summer Schools Manager with all aspects of preparation and onsite delivery, from logistics, documentation and communications to welfare processes, staffing coordination and participant support. During the live programme, you will live onsite at Freemen's School, acting as a visible and approachable member of the residential team. You will help manage daily routines such as registration, curfews and activities, maintain accurate records, coordinate welfare information, liaise with tutors and participants, and ensure the residential environment is safe, welcoming and well organised. We are looking for someone with experience in events, residential programmes, pastoral work or youth settings, ideally involving under 18s. You'll bring excellent communication and customer service skills, strong organisational ability, and confidence handling logistics and problem solving in a fast paced environment. A calm, supportive manner and the ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partner organisations are key. An enhanced DBS check is required. For more details, please go to . To, apply please submit your CV using the form below. Alternatively, please contact (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS9277. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on . Closing date for applications is Monday 4 th May 2026 at 23:59. We encourage early applications as this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 18 th May 2026.