HR Coordinator

City of London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to support a busy HR team. This role focuses on administration while offering exposure to various HR processes. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification or be pursuing one, along with strong data processing skills, excellent attention to detail, and recruitment experience. This hybrid position comes with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and opportunities to engage with performances at the Guildhall.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Opportunities to attend performances

Qualifications

• Experienced HR administrator or assistant.
• Confident working independently.
• Willingness to develop skills in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Join busy HR team providing administrative support.
• Manage and improve HR administrative systems.
• Support recruitment processes.

Skills

Strong data processing skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication skills

Recruitment experience

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards one

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included.Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

Salary: £32,110 to £35,270 per annum inclusive of London Weighting depending on experience.
Contractual Hours: 35
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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Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors, and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as the top conservatoire 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.

We are seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to join our busy HR team. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their HR career. Although the position has a strong administrative focus, it also provides valuable exposure to a wide range of HR processes and activities.

The successful candidate will be an experienced HR administrator or assistant with a CIPD qualification (or working towards one). They will be confident working independently, have strong data processing skills, and be experienced in managing and improving administrative systems. Some recruitment experience is essential, along with a willingness to further develop skills in this area.

We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and time‑management abilities, and clear, effective communication skills.

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.

To apply online, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting GS9270. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 16th February 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than stated should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 23rd February 2026.

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

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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 adults at risk and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.