The Royal College of Music (RCM) is one of the world's greatest conservatoires. Our excellence was recognised by the 2023 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global top institution for performing arts by Subject.

This post is primarily based in the Britten Theatre; one of London’s best-loved opera stages – with an orchestra pit and elegant tiered auditorium, it not only hosts our regular opera productions but also a variety of instrumental and ensemble performances. With excellent technical facilities, the theatre is in regular use as the focus of the thriving RCM Opera Studio and hosts 3 full staged operas annually. It also hosts a variety of instrumental performances, including a chamber music series and concerts by the RCM Big Band.

We are regularly joined by acclaimed directors, designers and choreographers, providing a professional experience within a supportive environment. We have recently staged Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, directed by Stephen Barlow; Jonathan Dove’s Flight, directed by Jeremy Sams; and Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach, directed by Louise Bakker. We also present other special projects including biennial fully staged productions of mini-operas written by RCM student composers.

The Royal College of Music is seeking to engage a skilled and experienced Production and Venue Lighting Manager to join its small and dynamic team. We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

• A qualification in Technical Theatre would be desirable and professional experience in production, touring or venue-based roles is essential.
• You will be expected to maintain high professional standards as you will be supporting the training of students of exceptionally high level of technical and musical proficiency, students at undergraduate, postgraduate and, in some cases, doctoral level.
• You will be a committed professional keen to help the team continue to flourish and grow.
• You should understand the particular demands of the music profession and particularly Theatre production.

Applicant Information Pack

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:

1. Application Form
2. 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@rcm.ac.uk