Instrument Loans Co-ordinator

Instrument Loans Co-ordinator

The Royal Academy of Music Closing date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Curation
Contract: Permanent
London
  • Part time
  • £25k-£30k

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking for an Instrument Loans Co-ordinator to provide administrative support and operational co-ordination to the Stringed Instrument Department (Museum and Collections) of the Academy and works closely with the Curator Instrument and the Academy luthiers.

Job Description

Part-Time: 26 hours per week (0.8 FTE), working onsite 4 days per week
Salary range: £31,560 pro rata per annum, inclusive of London Allowance
Contract type: Permanent

The Instrument Loans Co-ordinator provides administrative support and operational co-ordination to the Stringed Instrument Department (Museum and Collections) of the Academy and works closely with the Curator Instrument and the Academy luthiers. They issue and maintain records principally concerned with instrument loans and related financial issues and have a wide range of relationships with students and staff, mainly from the Stringed Instrument Department, Historical Performance and Junior Academy as well as professionals associated with the Royal Academy of Music.

Effective communication with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally as well as the ability to work efficiently on own initiative and as part of a team are essential to this role. A strong commitment to the ethos and purpose of the Academy and to providing excellent customer service are also required.

More information and an online application are available on https://www.ram.ac.uk/jobs.

Completed applications must be received by 23.59 Sunday 12 April 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on-site on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

The Academy accepts applications from non-UK citizens who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.

The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.

Job Requirements

Effective communication with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally as well as the ability to work efficiently on own initiative and as part of a team are essential to this role. A strong commitment to the ethos and purpose of the Academy and to providing excellent customer service are also required.

Job Responsibilities

The Instrument Loans Co-ordinator provides administrative support and operational co-ordination to the Stringed Instrument Department (Museum and Collections) of the Academy and works closely with the Curator Instrument and the Academy luthiers. They issue and maintain records principally concerned with instrument loans and related financial issues and have a wide range of relationships with students and staff, mainly from the Stringed Instrument Department, Historical Performance and Junior Academy as well as professionals associated with the Royal Academy of Music.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Instrument Loans Co-ordinator
  • Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026
  • Contact name: Royal Academy of Music
  • Contact email: [email protected]
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Instrument Loans Co-ordinator

Job: Instrument Loans Co-ordinator

Organisation: The Royal Academy of Music

Postcode: NW1 5HT

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