I’m Tilly McTigue, a versatile music professional and administrative coordinator based in the UK. As a guitarist and backing vocalist, I’ve supported headline tours and festival shows, and I love stepping in quickly to learn full sets and adapt to last-minute changes with a calm, can-do attitude. Alongside music, I’m an experienced coordinator working within clinical research and NHS admin roles. I enjoy organising busy diaries and meetings, coordinating communication across teams, and keeping information accurate and confidential—whether supporting research databases and audits or helping the wider team run smoothly. I’m also creative in my work, supporting external engagement through content and newsletters alongside my day-to-day coordination duties.

Tilly McTigue

I’m Tilly McTigue, a versatile music professional and administrative coordinator based in the UK. As a guitarist and backing vocalist, I’ve supported headline tours and festival shows, and I love stepping in quickly to learn full sets and adapt to last-minute changes with a calm, can-do attitude. Alongside music, I’m an experienced coordinator working within clinical research and NHS admin roles. I enjoy organising busy diaries and meetings, coordinating communication across teams, and keeping information accurate and confidential—whether supporting research databases and audits or helping the wider team run smoothly. I’m also creative in my work, supporting external engagement through content and newsletters alongside my day-to-day coordination duties.

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I’m Tilly McTigue, a versatile music professional and administrative coordinator based in the UK. As a guitarist and backing vocalist, I’ve supported headline tours and festival shows, and I love stepping in quickly to learn full sets and adapt to last-minute changes with a calm, can-do attitude.

Alongside music, I’m an experienced coordinator working within clinical research and NHS admin roles. I enjoy organising busy diaries and meetings, coordinating communication across teams, and keeping information accurate and confidential—whether supporting research databases and audits or helping the wider team run smoothly. I’m also creative in my work, supporting external engagement through content and newsletters alongside my day-to-day coordination duties.

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Work Experience

Clinical Research Coordinator at University of Liverpool
September 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinate the day-to-day running of research terms by managing workloads, prioritising tasks, and supporting the research team with diaries, meetings, and events. Arrange national/international conferences, travel, and accommodation; prepare documents, agendas, minutes, and correspondence; and produce presentations. Liaise between clinicians, researchers, university colleagues, patients/parents, and external organisations. Maintain research databases and ensure data accuracy for audits and information governance, with careful handling of patient-identifiable data. Support external engagement and marketing through social media and newsletters, and assist Professor Perry and the team with lectures, exams, research articles, and academic/R&D liaison.
Freelance Musician
June 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance performance work as a guitarist, bassist, and backing vocalist for multiple artists and bands. Notably performed with Pixey as a guitarist and backing vocalist for her debut headline tour and major festival dates including Glastonbury 2024. Known for being extremely adaptable—learning full sets quickly and handling last-minute set changes while maintaining performance quality. Regularly sit into live projects and studio-adjacent sessions as required by production needs.
Music Producer
April 1, 2024 - Present
Self-directed music production work including studio session participation, suggesting changes to tone and arrangement, editing audio prior to production, and performing on tracks when needed. Help elevate demos into industry-standard recordings, bringing artists’ ideas to life and creating bold tracks that stand out. Focus on building strong working relationships with artists and bands so collaborators feel comfortable writing and performing together. Produced a debut self-created EP that surpassed 3 million streams.
Medical Secretary/Administrator at NHS
March 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Provided clinical administrative support including audio transcription of clinical correspondence, clinic letters, and discharge summaries across medical specialties. Liaised professionally with patients, consultants, GPs, and other hospital departments while managing diaries and coordinating appointments where required. Managed patient pathways, handled referrals, updated internal tracking systems, and maintained accurate administrative records. First-contact support and effective communication across busy clinic workflows.
Administration Assistant (Ophthalmology) at NHS
September 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Updated and checked patient details accurately using electronic systems (including PAS), and supported front-of-house administration by answering phones, taking messages, managing post, and liaising with patients and community healthcare teams. Completed general clerical duties (filing, referrals, basic correspondence, and maintaining office/clinical stock). Provided meeting support by taking minutes and circulating notes. Supported clinical operations by working face-to-face in community offices and carrying out child vision screening, including LogMAR testing in schools with HCA and junior doctor colleagues.
Admin Clerk at NHS
April 1, 2019 - September 30, 2022
Managed patient appointment booking, rescheduling, and cancellations; checked patients into clinics; and completed data entry duties. Updated electronic patient records using systems such as Careflow and Medway, and handled phone enquiries. Maintained strict patient confidentiality while relaying information between patients and clinical staff. Acted as a first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff, providing a welcoming and professional environment. Worked flexibly across departments and shifts during university, including late evenings and weekend cover.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Music: Songwriting & Music Production) at Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
September 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
A Level (Media Studies) at St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018

Qualifications

Driving Licence
January 1, 2026 - September 4, 2026
Child Vision Screening Competency (LogMAR testing)
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services