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.

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