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Temporary Programmes Manager (fixed term contract)
Job Title: Temporary Programmes Manager (fixed term contract)
Reporting to: Head of Programmes, Research and Academics
Role type: Fixed term specified purpose (maternity leave cover contract) Full Time based on 35 hours net per week
Annual leave: 29 Days annual leave per annum
Salary Scale: Based on point 1 of the Grade V (Staff Officer) Pay Scale (appendix 1)
Expected start date: Beginning of November 2025
The nature of this role will involve on-site/office work but WFH is also accommodated where possible in line with our Flexible and Remote Working Policy
Application: Please email CV (as one PDF doc only) to ruthmeehan@riam.ie, closing date for receipt of your application is Friday 19th September 2025 at 12 noon.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Temporary Programmes Manager to join the Royal Irish Academy of Music to take up a maternity leave cover contract. As the Temporary Programmes Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative assistance to the Head of Programmes, Research and Academics and the Heads of Faculty from the 3rd/4th Level office. Your exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively will contribute to the smooth functioning of the RIAM and the success of our faculty and students.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Programmes Administration
Programmes Manager for general, holistic, and academic components, which includes:
Assist with managing academic classes and electives (as above)
- Holistic coordination (timetable, engaging externs, arranging payments)
- Assisting with ‘Capstone Project’ coordination (collating proposals, following up with students, managing presentation component)
- Timetable (annual timetable management working with Facilities and Buildings Manager)
- Student Attendance/External Engagements/Extenuating Circumstances (managing the process and communicating to staff)
- Assignment submission (managing a process of student submission)
- Coordinating Master’s electives (managing process for incoming students including collating info about choices)
- Take and disseminate meeting minutes
Performance Components Administration
Administrative assistance for performance components, which includes:
- Assist with development of new processes
- Accompanist allocation information
- Assist with managing ‘Performing in Context’ electives (managing elective process, contact students, log and communicate electives, attendance, liaising with teachers, collating grades)
- ‘Masterclasses’ and ‘Performance Spotlight’ payment processing
- Administrative assistance with Faculty Performance classes and second study electives
- Additional ad hoc duties as reasonably required by Heads of Faculties
- Support Doctoral Studies coordinator as required to include scheduling exams
- Support B Mus Ed Coordinator as required
- Programme student support (e.g. extenuating circumstances, queries etc,)
TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience of at least 5 years in an administrative support role in 3rd level education
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional attention to detail.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint/advanced excel) and familiarity with student database management systems.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Collaborative mind-set with the ability to work effectively within a team and build positive relationships.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Skills and Competencies
The Programmes Manager should be able to demonstrate that they possess the necessary acumen required for this position which includes the following person skills and competencies:
- Patience and concentration for task completion with high attention to accuracy and detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, for communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Can work effectively on a number of task at the same time.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to solve problems, work on own initiative and work well under pressure.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, we strongly encourage you to share this with us so that we can ensure you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition.
Appendix 1 Pay scale
Grade V
1
€51,723
2
€53,268
3
€54,845
4
€56,455
5
€58,077
6
€59,966
7
€61,864
Music Therapy Teacher (Temporary Contract)
Job Title: Music Therapy Teacher (Temporary Contract)
Reporting to: Head of Junior RIAM, Adult Division and Lifelong Learning
Role type: Specified Purpose fixed-term contract; part-time 7.5 hours per week to cover parental leave. Start date expected to begin early November 2025.
Salary Scale: Based on point 1 of the assistant lecturer pay scale (new entrant); see Appendix 1
Application: Please email CV (PDF doc only) to ruthmeehan@riam.ie, closing date for receipt of your application is Friday, 26th September 2025 at 12 noon.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The Royal Irish Academy of Music invites applications for a Music Therapist to provide parental leave cover. The post holder will be responsible for the referral, delivery, coordination, and management of the Music Therapy Clinic. The role includes direct clinical work, clinic administration, and potential involvement in outreach to day facilities and the delivery of workshops to internal and external teaching communities. The current clinic schedule includes Saturdays, with flexibility to arrange appointment times with individual clients. The position requires 7.5 secured clinic contact hours per week, with the possibility of additional external hours on approval.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage all aspects of the Music Therapy Clinic, including referrals, scheduling, administration, and service coordination.
- Conduct client assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
- Deliver individual and group therapy sessions using appropriate clinical and musical approaches.
- Maintain accurate records, evaluate outcomes, and adjust interventions as necessary.
- Liaise and collaborate with colleagues, educators, healthcare professionals, and caregivers.
- Plan and deliver workshops for staff, students, and external partners as required.
- Undertake outreach work in day facilities or other community settings when appropriate.
- Adhere to professional and ethical standards, including confidentiality and safeguarding policies.
- Engage in continuing professional development and supervision.
Skills & Experience
- Master’s degree in Music Therapy
- Professional registration with IACAT.
- Demonstrable clinical experience in healthcare, educational, or community settings.
- High level of proficiency in voice and at least one accompanying instrument (e.g., guitar or piano).
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an academic staff team.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with clinicians outside RIAM where appropriate.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in clinic or service management.
- Experience delivering workshops or presentations in advocacy of music therapy
- Experience delivering reports and evaluations where appropriate to MDT members/caregivers
- Familiarity with music therapy-related technology and software
As RIAM is an institution that has students from all over Ireland, the position may involve Saturday teaching and teaching after 3pm on weekdays. As such, all applicants must confirm this availability prior to interview.
The successful candidate will be required to complete Garda vetting and mandatory health and safety training prior to commencement of the role.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, we strongly encourage you to share this with us so that we can ensure you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition.
Appendix 1 Pay scale
Assistant Lecturer (New Entrant full-time scale – should be pro-rated for part time hours)
1
€46,596
2
€48,252
3
€51,147
4
€53,026
5
€54,998
6
€56,589
7
€58,213
8
€59,843
9
€61,481
10
€63,104
DRAMA & COMMUNICATION EXAMINER POSITION
The Royal Irish Academy of Music is seeking applications from experienced and enthusiastic candidates to join the RIAM Exams panel of Drama & Communication Examiners.
Closing date for applications: 29th September 2025.
Exam sessions are held three times per year: generally, these sessions are Spring (Feb–Mar), Summer (April–June), and Winter (Nov–Dec). The syllabus covers all Drama & Communication Exams material. Examiners will work closely with Chief Examiner and the RIAM Exams admin staff. Applicants are expected to be familiar with the new RIAM Drama & Communication syllabus.
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview. Interviews are scheduled to take place in RIAM, week commencing 20th October. Following successful interview, online and live training will take place. Subject to successful training, candidates will then be invited initially to join the panel of examiners on a probationary contract.
EDUCATION
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong Drama education background
- Qualifications in drama, literature and or a performance-based subject
- Relevant teaching qualification and or equivalent experience of a wide range of Drama & Communication teaching
- Knowledge of RIAM Exam syllabus and exam system is recommended
- Experience as an actor, performer, director, playwright or other relevant industry experience is welcome.
- Competence as a performer
*Please note: as part of the interview, you may be expected to perform a specific test piece taken from syllabus. You will be sent this in advance of the interview.
CHARACTER AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proficient English (oral and written)
- Excellent time management
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (writing reports, conducting exams, meeting with Exam Centre representatives)
- A positive, lively, continuous and discerning interest in drama & communiction, literature and the performing arts
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of understanding and appreciation of a wide range of literature, theory and dramatic skills in various genres
- Ability to carry out examining in an objective and precise manner and to write legible and constructive reports in support of marks awarded
- Commitment to supporting the progression of skills in Drama & Communication for all ages
- Ability to present themselves in a professional manner
In addition, the successful applicant will be able to adapt to specific situations as they arise in the context of the exam, while adhering to RIAM confidentiality policy.
MUSIC EXAMINER POSITION
The Royal Irish Academy of Music seeks candidates to join the RIAM Exams panel of music examiners. Deadline for applications is Monday 29 September, 2025.
Exam sessions are held three times per year, in the form of both live and digital recorded exams: generally, these sessions are Spring (Feb–Mar), Summer (April–June), and Winter (Nov–Dec). Training and examining work will focus on both digital recorded exams and live exams. Syllabi cover all family of instruments and live exams take place throughout the island of Ireland. Examiners will work closely with senior examiners and the RIAM Exams admin staff.
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview, which will take place on October 22nd, 2025 in the Royal Irish Academy of Music 36–38 Westland Row. Training will take place in November 2025. Subject to successful training, candidates will be invited to join the panel of examiners on a probationary contract.
EDUCATION
The ideal candidate
- Will be a competent musician
- Have a strong music education background
- Broad knowledge of instruments outside of their own area of expertise
- Instrumentalists and vocalists must have a strong basic command of piano (minimum standard grade V) as aural tests are played by the examiner during exams*
- Teaching experience is necessary
- Knowledge of RIAM Exam syllabi and exam system is recommended
*Please note: as part of the interview, you will be expected to perform a specific aural test piece. You will be sent this in advance of the interview.
CHARACTER
The ideal candidate will have
- Proficient English (oral and written)
- Excellent time management
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent communication (writing reports, conducting exams, greeting and meeting candidates and Local Centre representatives)
In addition, the successful applicant will be able to adapt to specific situations as they arise in the context of the exam, while adhering to RIAM confidentiality policy.