City St George’s University, London is a university for business, practice and the professions that brings together the expertise and excellence of City University, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, bringing together a wide range of disciplines in health, business, politics, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their careers and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged at the frontiers of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

background

the Department of Performing Arts Established in August 2022, it brings together the renowned Department of Music which has been part of the fabric of the city for over 45 years and is ranked number one in the UK for output in music research (REF2021), and the highly regarded musical theater training provider, Urdang. The department is committed to maintaining the high quality of our teaching. For more information, please see our website:

https://www.city.ac.uk/about/schools/communication-creativity/performing-arts

Responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint two outstanding practitioners as performers Arts Coordinators (2-year fixed-term positions, 0.5 FTE. Candidates will have a passion for the performing arts, a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive campus community, and the ability to lead engaging workshops, classes, and activities that enhance campus life. This role is essential for encouraging staff creativity, promoting engagement across disciplines, and building meaningful connections across schools, departments, and diverse groups within the university. From By harnessing the transformative power of performing arts, the facilitator will contribute to a cohesive, vibrant, and collaborative community.

Person specifications

Candidates will need experience working in the professional performing arts industry as a creative practitioner, a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Additional information

Closing date: November 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews will be conducted in November 2025.

City St George’s offers an industry leading salary, pension and benefits scheme including a comprehensive staff training and development package.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, operations and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, religion and belief, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview system for applicants with disabilities.

At City St George’s, subject to agreement, relevant career services roles can be undertaken in a blended way, involving a mix of on-campus and home-based work each week.

When hybrid work arrangements can be accommodated, fellows are expected to spend the majority (at least 60%) of their regular work time on campus each week. Specific details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. A hybrid working arrangement will not detract from any comprehensive definition that includes relevant on-site activities.

Regardless of where Fellows work, City St George’s University of London will be their primary and contractual place of employment.

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