Jazz Programming & Jazz Ensemble Manager

The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is one of the world’s leading conservatoires and drama schools, offering musicians, actors, and production arts practitioners an inspiring environment in which to develop as creative arts professionals. Situated in the City of London, Guildhall School is ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2023, is one of the top ten performing arts institutions in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, as well as the number one higher education institution in the Guardian University Guide music league table. 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. 

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Jazz Programming and Jazz Ensemble Manager. The Music Administration Department is responsible for the provision of the organisational management and administration of the Music Department. It is a busy department that prides itself on its efficiency and service delivery. 

The successful candidate will actively organise and manage the full range of administrative responsibilities in relation to all Guildhall School Jazz ensemble performances ranging from small combo groups to large scale Jazz Orchestra as well as providing comprehensive management (including the arrangement of maintenance) and organisation for the growing inventory of specialist jazz instruments and equipment. 

Previous performance management experience in a conservatoire/Performing Arts establishment is essential. We need a highly organised, motivated, articulate individual with an innovative approach to problem solving and substantial experience Jazz concert planning.

A comprehensive understanding of jazz education and performance together with excellent organisational, communication skills and ability to meet deadlines are required to deal with the demands of the job. 

Closing date: 12 noon on 15th October 2026 

Interviews will be held on 21st October 2026 & 22nd October 2026 

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

To apply online, please click on 'apply now'. Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9304. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.   

Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us. 

The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.