Assistant Piano Tuner

Assistant Piano Tuner

Royal College of Music Closing date: Fri, 31 Jul 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
London

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

To cope with growing demand, the Royal College of Music is seeking to engage a piano tuner to look after our extensive stock of upright pianos over various sites on the RCM campus.

Job Description

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.

To cope with growing demand and our increasingly global perspective, the Royal College of Music is seeking to engage a piano tuner to look after our extensive stock of upright pianos over various sites on the RCM campus.

You should hold a recognised qualification in piano tuning and maintenance.
You will be required to tune to a high standard to support both teaching and student practice.
You should understand the particular demands of the music profession whilst striving to help each student and professor reach the fullness of their own potential.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 31 July 2026

Job Reference Number: 308-26

This post is offered on a permanent/part-time (0.6FTE) basis and is immediately available.

Job Requirements

- A recognised qualification in Piano Tuning and Maintenance.
- The ability to tune aurally.
- Professional experience of tuning beyond training.
- The ability to organise a personal schedule.
- The ability to carry out minor repairs and regulation.
- Ability to plan tasks and to achieve deadlines; ability to work on own initiative and under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Proven IT and administrative skills.
- Welcoming, helpful and professional manner.
- Enthusiasm and motivation; ability to work well as a member of a team.

Job Responsibilities

Tuning
- To keep the upright piano stock in tune and on pitch.
- Tune to a standard suitable for both teaching and practise.
- To organise a tuning personal schedule and book rooms accordingly.
Maintenance
- To replace broken strings.
- To recentre where necessary.
- To deal with minor repairs when necessary.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Assistant Piano Tuner
  • Salary: £25k-£30k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 31 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Assistant Piano Tuner

Job: Assistant Piano Tuner

Organisation: Royal College of Music

Postcode: SW7 2BS

How to Apply

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: www.rcm.ac.uk/jobs

To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website) and submit in Word or PDF format by email to [email protected]

CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. 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.