Head of Scenic Realisation

Job details

Salary £48,822 - £56,536

Job category/type:
Academic

Job reference: R6209

Attachments:

• Candidate pack
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• Candidate pack
  - Head of Scenic Realisation -

The National Conservatoire of Wales is seeking a dynamic and experienced practitioner to lead the Scenic Realisation Studios. The role will report to the Director of Drama and will be supported by, and take occasional directions from, the Head of Production.

The post holder will be a member of the Drama leadership team and, with the Director of Drama, will be responsible for providing a sustainable and flourishing training environment at our Scenic Realisation Studios in Llanishen, in which students can develop their craft and artistry. They will support the Course Leaders based in Llanishen to create opportunities for students to build technical excellence, challenge them to be curious and collaborative, and support meaningful engagement with the wider community and profession.

The successful applicant will bring substantial professional experience in scenic realisation, with a passion for developing the next generation of makers and theatre practitioners. They will have experience of teaching and/or training, alongside line management and leadership experience, enabling them to support the College’s ambition for its scenic realisation work to reflect and inform cutting-edge professional practice.

Under the direction of the Director of Drama and Head of Production, they will lead and develop a team of highly skilled tutors and practitioners based at our Llanishen campus and support the course leaders to contribute to curriculum development and production activity. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across the College and with professional partners to support and enhance the College’s reputation for pioneering, immersive professional education in music, design and drama.

The successful candidate will advocate for and promote the College’s vision and values. The majority of the post holder’s time will be based at the Scenic Realisation Studios in Llanishen with additional work taking place across the North Road and Old Library campuses, as well as at external venues as required.

This is a full-time position. 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 Director of Drama, Sean Crowley at

Interviews (in person) will take place w/b 8th September