The National Conservatoire of Wales is looking for a dynamic and experienced musician to provide leadership in the area of Vocal Studies. The successful applicant will be able to manage and develop a sustainable and flourishing training environment which offers students opportunities to develop their artistry as singers, musical collaborators and in turn, meaningful contributors to society. The occupant of this role will have detailed knowledge of the voice, vocal repertoire and opera, a passion for how the voice connects with acting and movement and a profile/networks within the singing world.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) is a space for everyone, and we welcome applications from people with all sorts of backgrounds and experience. The College attracts the best creative talent from across the globe. As Wales’ national conservatoire, we fire imagination and drive innovation, offering training to almost 1000 actors, musicians, designers, technicians, and arts managers from more than 30 countries. Our students’ extraordinary talent and potential is fused with exceptional teaching and unrivalled industry links, to bring dreams to life. Creative ambition and collaboration are central to our excellence.
Our students are immersed in a live industry environment from the moment they arrive. With some of Wales’ most prestigious venues, the College operates a dynamic arts centre, and our performance programme of world class professionals is integral to students’ training. We nourish our future professionals, so they push new boundaries and make their mark in the creative industries, aspiring to brilliant careers. The future starts here.
We are committed to creating a workforce that is representative of society. Currently, people from ethnically diverse communities, those who self-identify as disabled, neurodiverse and transgender, and Welsh speaking individuals are under-represented, so we are keen to hear from candidates from these under-represented groups. The College is committed to its Welsh Language and Culture Strategy will offer support and training for the successful candidate to learn Welsh.
We offer a number of employee benefits including an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave. Discover the advantages of working with us.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact tim.rhys-evans@rwcmd.ac.uk
Interviews: 07/05/2025