Head of Vocal & Opera

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.

The Head of Vocal & Opera oversees all teaching of Vocal & Opera students from Undergraduate through to Artist Diploma level. Principal responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the faculty, professors and students, in its teaching, performing, support, assessment and recruitment
• Maintaining and developing Vocal & Opera performance standards and outlook in the College to the foremost international standards
• Acting as an advocate for the RCM nationally and internationally to generate, encourage, and nurture student applications of the highest quality
• Seeking and developing partnerships with external organisations and creating opportunities for RCM students
• Reviewing and developing courses for Vocal & Opera students at the RCM to the highest international levels, ensuring faculty teaching and learning aligns with the approved curriculum frameworks at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Artist Diploma levels.
• Supporting, through membership of Artistic Planning Committee, the performance programme at the RCM