The Royal Academy of Music

Arts Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious music conservatoire is seeking a proactive Digital Media Manager (maternity cover) to lead its social media strategy. The successful candidate will have a passion for music and relevant experience managing social media within a marketing team. This role requires on-site work for three days a week, fostering a creative online presence to inspire new audiences. The conservatoire values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Applications close on 25 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing social media channels in a marketing team.
• Experience in the arts or higher education sectors is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the social media strategy.
• Shape the online presence of the Royal Academy of Music.
• Inspire new audiences through creative online content.

Skills

Experience managing social media channels

Passion for music

Experience in marketing

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a proactive and creative Digital Media Manager (maternity cover) to lead on the delivery of the Royal Academy of Music’s social media strategy.

Job Description

The Royal Academy of Music is one of the world's leading conservatoires. We have trained many of the greatest names in music over 200 years, including Elton John, Evelyn Glennie, Simon Rattle, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Jacob Collier, and remain focused on developing tomorrow's musical leaders. Based in central London adjacent to Regent's Park, we pride ourselves on being a stimulating, forward-looking and friendly environment with students and staff from over 50 countries.

This multifaceted role, which sits in the Marketing, Communications and Audiences team, plays an integral role in shaping our online presence and how we harness the power of social media to reach and inspire new audiences.

To be successful in this role you will need demonstrable experience of managing social media channels as a part of a busy marketing team and a passion for music. Experience working within the arts or higher education sectors would be an advantage.

The successful candidate would be expected on-site for a minimum of three days per week as per the hybrid working policy.

More information and an online application are available on https://www.ram.ac.uk/jobs.

Completed applications must be received by 23.59 on Sunday 25 January 2026. Interviews are expected to take place on-site week commencing 2 February 2026.

The Academy accepts applications from non-UK citizens who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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

The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need demonstrable experience of managing social media channels as a part of a busy marketing team and a passion for music. Experience working within the arts or higher education sectors would be an advantage.

The successful candidate would be expected on-site for a minimum of three days per week as per the hybrid working policy.

Job Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a proactive and creative Digital Media Manager (maternity cover) to lead on the delivery of the Royal Academy of Music's social media strategy. This multifaceted role, which sits in the Marketing, Communications and Audiences team, plays an integral role in shaping our online presence and how we harness the power of social media to reach and inspire new audiences.

• Job Title: Digital Media Manager (maternity cover)