Assistant Registrar (Admissions and Student Financial Awards) – Closes 6 April 2026

  • Contract
  • London

The Royal Academy of Music


Job Summary

We are looking for an Assistant Registrar to join our Registry department.

Job Description

Full-Time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary range: £46,620 per annum inclusive of London Allowance
Job reference: 26.11

The Royal Academy of Music is creative and vibrant with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 60 countries. Many of the world’s leading musicians and performers studied with us and we are firmly focused on developing tomorrow’s musical leaders in a number of disciplines, including Classical Performance, Composition, Opera, Jazz, and Musical Theatre.

The Registry is a busy central department and its team of 11 staff supports the student lifecycle from enquiry and admission to enrolment, assessment and awards. The Registry is also responsible for student records including management information and student data submissions to statutory bodies such as HESA and the Office for Students.

We seek a highly motivated and skilled self-starter with sector knowledge and significant experience gained in Higher Education admissions. Relevant experience in the Conservatoire sector or an arts-based/musical background is desirable. You will line manage three staff and supervise a further two in the Admissions Team.

Further information and a recruitment pack can be downloaded from www.ram.ac.uk/jobs.

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 (midnight) on Monday 6 April 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place onsite during the week of 13 April 2026.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa and is open to applicants who may require a certificate of sponsorship.

The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.

Job Requirements

You will have proven knowledge and experience of managing the admissions process, excellent interpersonal skills to work with colleagues at all levels of seniority, outstanding written and verbal communication skills including the ability to review, develop and enhance policies, procedures and systems. Experience of working with student financial support processes is desirable.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Assistant Registrar (Admissions and Student Financial Awards) – Closes 6 April 2026
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026
  • Contact name: Royal Academy of Music
  • Contact email: [email protected]

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Assistant Registrar (Admissions and Student Financial Awards) – Closes 6 April 2026

Job: Assistant Registrar (Admissions and Student Financial Awards) – Closes 6 April 2026

Organisation: The Royal Academy of Music

Postcode: NW1 5HT

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