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Head of Vocal & OperaexpiredRoyal College of Music
United Kingdom, London |
Description:Job SummaryWe are seeking an outstanding musician to lead the Vocal & Opera faculty, providing strategic leadership and vision for the faculty, professors and students, in its teaching, performing, support, assessment and recruitment. Job Description Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2025 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global top institution for both Music and Performing Arts by Subject. The RCM has a distinguished tradition of Vocal & Opera teaching, and alumni are found internationally throughout the profession. The large Vocal & Opera faculty attracts students and professors from around the world, and is central to the learning, teaching and musical life of the College. We are seeking an outstanding musician to lead the Vocal & Opera faculty, providing strategic leadership and vision for the faculty, professors and students, in its teaching, performing, support, assessment and recruitment. Applications are encouraged from candidates who can demonstrate significant experience of vocal training, have a detailed knowledge of vocal and operatic repertoire, and have a strong understanding of the conservatoire environment. This post is offered on a permanent, full-time basis and is available from September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. To arrange a confidential conversation with Andrew Moore, Artistic Director, please email Lauren Pountney (Assistant to the Deputy Director & Artistic Director) mailto:[email protected] - [email protected]. Job reference: 301-25 Closing date: 9am Friday 30 May 2025 Interview date: Monday 16 and Wednesday18 June 2025 (First round) Thursday 26 June 2025 (Second round) For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website: https://www.rcm.ac.uk/about/jobs/currentvacancies/details/jobtitle,50095,en.aspx - Head of Vocal & Opera | Royal College of Music Job Requirements Masters degree in performance or equivalent professional experience Significant international experience and profile as a performer or coach at a high professional level An open-minded approach that recognises and advocates for a broad range of teaching styles, across a variety of repertoire and genres Detailed knowledge of voice types and vocal development with the ability to identify potential and make articulate, well-grounded judgements and assessments Extensive knowledge of the opera, oratorio and song repertoire Demonstrable experience of teaching in higher education and knowledge of the conservatoire learning environment A strong understanding of professional performing contexts, including industry organisations, networks and opportunities Experience of developing innovative approaches to performance, programming and teaching to respond to the evolving world Proven organisational and people management skills Job Responsibilities To provide strategic leadership and vision for the Vocal & Opera Department: line managing the Deputy Head of Vocal & Opera; Director of Opera; Manager of Vocal & Opera; and professors of the Vocal & Opera Department, inducting them, conducting appraisals and supporting their professional development and research activities To ensure that the Faculty provides a creative, inclusive and supportive environment for all students to flourish and develop their own distinctive performing voice. To lead the recruitment of new professorial staff within the department. To curate a programme of inspirational and diverse visiting professors and artists of the highest international standing, supported by the Artistic Director and Director. Job Overview Job Title: Head of Vocal & Opera Salary: £50k+ Hours: Full time Artform: Music Role: Creative Contract: Permanent Closing date: Fri, 30 May 2025 Location: London How to Apply Please apply on the RCM vacancies page
Application Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London |
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