The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) is the National Conservatoire of Wales providing pioneering performance-based training to over 800 of the most talented actors, musicians, stage technicians, scenic designers and arts managers from more than 40 countries. It is also one of Cardiff’s most popular arts venues, hosting over 500 public performances each year. It is based at the stunning landmark building in the heart of Cardiff, with an urban parkland back drop, just 5- minute walk to the city centre. Its reputation is built on excellence and attracts the very best talent and events.
The Deputy Hire Events Programme Manager will play an important role within the team that promotes, secures, plans and manages an exciting and expanding annual programme of hire events. Working closely alongside the College’s professional technical, front of house, marketing and catering teams, the post holder will deliver a wide range of events including performances, concerts, awards ceremonies, conferences, receptions, summer schools, high-profile functions, VIP visits and private celebrations. This post will also support the College’s Front of House Manager to recruit, train and organise the College’s Welcome Assistants and, collectively, deliver consistently excellent levels of customer care to all our audiences, visitors, guests and clients.
This is a full-time post involves working some hours that are unsociable. Initially, this post will run as a one-year fixed term post with a view to extension.
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.
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the College you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and College. If you are an internal professional services candidate, from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, you will continue to be employed by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Please contact hradviser@southwales.ac.uk for further questions.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Janet.Smith@rwcmd.ac.uk Venues Manager.
