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 No. 1 institution for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the ranking in 2024.
Following the appointment of Audrey Hyland as Head of Vocal & Opera, The Royal College of Music is seeking to engage a distinguished Deputy Head of Vocal & Opera. This role will work alongside the Director of Opera and newly created Assistant Head of Vocal & Opera position (to be advertised in the coming weeks) to foster the highest standards of teaching and learning within the Faculty and the wider College. We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
• A widely recognised and respected performer with experience at the highest levels.
• A track record of success teaching voice at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• A global perspective and significant international contacts.
• An understanding of the particular demands of the music profession whilst striving to help each student reach the fullness of their own potential.
• Experience of working as part of a team, managing a busy administrative workload.
How to apply
For full details of this position please download the Applicant Information Pack above.
To apply, please complete the following forms, which can be downloaded from further down this page:
- Application Form
- Equal Opportunities Form
Completed forms should be returned by email to Human Resources at recruitment@rcm.ac.uk or by post to Human Resources, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.
If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.
If you need to receive this documentation in an alternative format please contact recruitment@rcm.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
CVs without an application form will not be accepted. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.
The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Get in touch
For more information, please contact Recruitment
