Head of Management

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies.

To align with our vision and values, our ambitious strategic plan focusses on the core themes of Excellence, Equity, Environment, Empowerment, Employability and Entrepreneurship. This is an exciting time in our evolution as we embark upon acquiring degree awarding powers, expanding and enhancing our portfolio of degree programmes, and continuing to provide a world leading creative learning environment to support and develop world class graduates ready to respond to the evolving needs of the creative industries and lead positive change in the performing arts.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and exceptional individual for the role of Head of Management, reporting to the Director of the School of Creative Technologies, Design and Enterprise. As the Head of Management, you will be responsible for the strategic development, vision, and academic leadership for all current and future provision within the subject area. In collaboration with colleagues, the postholder will provide leadership in pedagogic innovation, student experience, oversight of the curriculum and will develop dynamic networks.

Our undergraduate Management programmes cover the areas of Music Industry Management, Management of Live Events, and Management for Theatre and Screen. Further post-graduate provision in these areas is planned.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification and experience of teaching or training, you will also have significant practical & professional experience in one or more of the areas above.  Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.  You will be student focussed, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their skills in a practice-based learning environment, with a strong commitment to preparing students for sustained employment.

As a new colleague you will join a thriving creative community and learning environment, working with inspiring students and supportive colleagues. The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of vocational learning, practice, and scholarship within LIPA.

In return we offer a highly creative working environment that will inspire you to fulfil your potential and training opportunities to develop your skills and experience, competitive salary commensurate with experience, pension, generous holiday entitlements, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, & film makers.

This is a permanent post to commence from September 2024.

Closing date: Friday 28^th June 2024 at 12 noon

Interviews: Thursday 11^th July 2024

You can download or request a hard copy of the details and an application form related to this post from our website on the following link: lipa.ac.uk/about-us/working-here

CVs will not be accepted as we are a Higher Education Institute.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy & maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage & civil partnership.

As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian &  minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities & those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.

Appointments will always be made on merit.

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