Open Academy Assistant (Internship)

Part Time: 19.5 hours over 3 days per week
Salary: £13.85 per hour (London Living Wage)
Contract type: Fixed term, term-time only for academic year (Sept 25 – July 26)
- Autumn term: 1 September – 5 December
- Spring term: 5 January – 3 April
- Summer term: 13 April – 10 July
Reference: 25000015

Are you looking to gain valuable experience in community arts and participation project management within a music or higher education environment?

The Royal Academy of Music has a vacancy for an Assistant in our acclaimed Community and Participation department, with effect from September 2025.

Open Academy works strategically with partners including music education hubs, community settings and arts organisations to deliver a range of creative projects that connect Academy students with the world around them.

You will work closely with Open Academy staff, supporting the smooth delivery of departmental classes, projects and events both on and offsite. You will deal with enquiries from staff, students, freelancers, partner organisations and the public and provide general administrative support.

This is a professional development position and would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking for their first role in arts administration. You will have a good general education and an enthusiasm to contribute to our busy team. You will also ideally have a particular interest in community and participation activities and some musical knowledge.

A recruitment pack for this vacancy can be downloaded from our website.

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on Sunday 15 June.

Interviews will be held at the Academy on Thursday 3 July.

Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.