Senior Lecturer: Head of Production and BA Stage Management Course Director
Department RBC: Acting Location Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Salary £52,462 to £60,842 per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 14 April 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 10 May 2026 Reference RBC26001
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is part of Birmingham City University. Its Acting Department produces up to 14 full-scale shows per year in Birmingham theatres, alongside around 9 in-house workshops for invited audiences.
We have a production team of eight staff, supported by two assistants, working alongside students from our BA in Stage Management.
This role is at the heart of the Acting Department, working closely with staff across our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as our Foundation course in Acting and BA in Applied Theatre. The production team also supports some performance needs of the Music Department.
About the Role
This is a demanding role requiring stamina, excellent time management, and strong leadership. It is ideal for an experienced Theatre Production Manager with experience in higher education Stage Management delivery.
The Acting Department is expanding, with new courses proposed, and the successful candidate will be central to these developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure high production values across all performances
- Manage the production team (eight staff) and freelancers, including lighting and sound designers
- Serve as Course Director for the BA in Stage Management, responsible for academic delivery, planning, revalidation, and day-to-day running of the course
- Oversee the student experience and manage visiting tutors
- Manage studio and production facilities in Digbeth and Heneage Street, including theatre workshop spaces
- Act as Health & Safety Coordinator for all areas of production and stage management
- Manage budgets for Production and Stage Management in collaboration with the Vice Principal (Acting)
- Contract external spaces for theatre hire and extra rehearsal rooms
- Drive a van as needed for get-ins and get-outs, often at unsociable hours
Person Specification & Key Requirements
As Course Director, you will lead the BA Stage Management course, ensuring high-quality academic and practical delivery. You should be:
- Educated to degree level with relevant professional experience
- Experienced as a professional Theatre Production Manager
- Skilled in communication and people management, able to work effectively with students and staff in time-pressured environments
- Strong in report writing and IT, particularly Microsoft Office, with the ability to read, understand, and create budgets
- Willing to undertake relevant professional training in Health & Safety and First Aid, if not already qualified
Interviews are likely to be held on the week commencing 25/05/26.
Why Join Us
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Acting Department, delivering both production excellence and academic leadership in Stage Management. You will play a key role in shaping the department's future and supporting the next generation of theatre professionals.
Informal Queries
For informal queries regarding the role, please contact: Stephen Simms, Vice Principal (Acting) -
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
