Music Performance Operations Officer
Royal Holloway University of London Closing date: Sun, 16 Aug 2026
- Part time
- £15k-£20k
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Job Description
Working closely with the Music Performance team, you will help coordinate the day-to-day delivery of this ambitious programme of concerts, rehearsals, workshops, and other performance activity. You will act as a key operational point of contact for students, staff, visiting artists, and external suppliers, helping to anticipate requirements and ensure that activities are delivered smoothly, safely, and to a high professional standard.
The role will provide practical, technical, and operational support for concerts, recitals, rehearsals, and workshops. This will include preparing performance and rehearsal spaces; setting up and moving instruments, equipment, staging, and PA systems; supporting front-of-house operations and coordinating student volunteers; coordinating the day-to-day use of music practice spaces; and supporting the management, maintenance, and organisation of our extensive collection of musical instruments and equipment.
Job Requirements
You will work collaboratively with students, academic and professional services staff, visiting performers, and external suppliers, following University processes and relevant health and safety requirements. A key part of the role will be helping to provide an outstanding experience for everyone engaging with music performance at Royal Holloway, whether as a performer, student, colleague, visitor, or audience member.
Job Responsibilities
You are likely to have experience of supporting live music, performance, events, venue operations, or arts activity, and may be looking to further develop a career in facilitating music performance. You will have a good practical understanding of musical ensembles, instruments, and PA systems, enabling you to support effective venue and ensemble set-ups and monitor the condition and appropriate use of equipment. You will also have strong communication, organisational, IT, and team-working skills, alongside a commitment to providing an excellent and welcoming service.
Please follow the attached link to the full job advert for further detail and to apply.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Music Performance Operations Officer
- Salary: £15k-£20k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 16 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Music Performance Operations Officer
Job: Music Performance Operations Officer
Organisation: Royal Holloway University of London
Postcode: TW200EX
How to Apply
Please apply via the below link:
https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0826-268
About Royal Holloway University of London
Royal Holloway is one of the UK’s leading universities for music, ranked no.1 in the UK for music research (Complete University Guide 2022–26, Times Good University Guide 2022–26).