EA to the Director of GYA and Project Manager

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.

Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) is the division of the School offering advanced training to young people between the ages of 4 and 18 on Saturdays. The students are able to combine their Guildhall training with their general education in local schools.

We are currently looking for an experienced EA for the Director of Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) and Safeguarding and GYA Project Manager. In this busy role you will be responsible for providing high level secretarial and administrative support to the Director of GYA & Safeguarding and will work closely with all the GYA Centres which provide courses for over 1800 students between the ages of 5 - 18. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent time management skills are essential. You will be responsible for planning complex events across many different locations involved with many different stakeholder groups.

Ideal candidates should have excellent communication and organisation skills, with strong secretarial, organisational and office management skills. Experience of planning and running events and a knowledge of classical/contemporary music, drama and production arts is essential.