Head of Vocal & Opera

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) lauren.pountney@rcm.ac.uk.

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website.

To apply, please complete our 1) Application form and 2) Equal Opportunities form (available to download from the RCM website) and submit in Word or PDF format by email to recruitment@rcm.ac.uk

CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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