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Salary: £44,110 to £49,140 per annum inclusive of London Weighting depending on experience.
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Permanent
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack

Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2025, and in the top four in the world for Music and Performing Arts by the QS World University Rankings 2025, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles. A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.

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We are looking for an experienced and confident HR Advisor to join our team. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role provides professional advice and support to managers and employees across designated departments, including both academic staff and professional services. Working collaboratively with HR colleagues, you will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive and effective HR service.

As a generalist HR Advisor, you will offer accurate guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practice, covering areas such as recruitment, contract changes, sickness absence management, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.

The successful candidate will be an experienced HR professional with proven advisory-level expertise, capable of delivering pragmatic advice on HR policies, employee relations, sickness management, and contract variations. You will have a strong track record in managing recruitment campaigns, including senior-level appointments, and in guiding managers through interviews and selection processes. Highly organised and solution-focused, you will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, with in-depth knowledge of employment legislation and best practice, ideally supported by a CIPD qualification. Experience within Higher Education or the Arts sector, with a clear understanding of the HR issues specific to these environments, is essential.

This role is eligible for hybrid working.

We offer a great benefits package including a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pensions Scheme) and many opportunities to attend performances at the Guildhall School.

For more details, please visit http://www.gsmd.ac.uk/jobs

To apply online, please click on the apply now button.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9287. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 1st June 2026.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 8th June 2026.

All applications must include a completed application form. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.