Description The full-time starting salary is normally £52,996.00 per annum, with progression available in post to £57,602.00 per annum. Grade: USL Full Time, Permanent. Interviews will take place week commencing 24 March 2025. What’s in it for you? In return for your dedication and hard work, you will benefit from ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as the following key benefits: Opportunity for hybrid working. Generous annual leave entitlement of 40 days (including bank holidays and closure periods). An attractive direct contribution pension scheme, or the option to retain LGPS for existing and previous members. Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Why not take a look on the interactive map that shows the facilities across campus. Please also take a look at our college: Acting - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | Birmingham City University THE ROLE Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC), part of Birmingham City University, wishes to recruit a Senior Lecturer Head of Singing. RBC is home to a thriving community of researchers and practitioners who serve a diverse student body. We aim to be a centre of learning, teaching, scholarship, and knowledge exchange that is not only relevant to the needs of our students, but also of significant benefit to local and international partners, individuals, organisations, and communities. RBC Acting is an exciting, vibrant centre for high quality training in dramatic arts in the West Midlands. We are consistently high ranking in independent university league tables. The post holder will be an active member of the academic management team and will teach and co-ordinate singing classes across all courses. RBC is seeking an individual who has expertise in the teaching of singing to actors, rooted in Estill Voice Craft. The full-time post will be key to the development of contemporary music theatre in the RBC Acting curriculum. As we review our overall provision, this is an exciting time to be part of the team involved in these potential new course developments. You will be responsible for the sourcing and management of a range of Visiting Tutors of Singing and accompanists. The capacity to work as an accompanist and an MD would be an advantage. While this is primarily a teaching post, opportunities to develop a research profile are available. Essential Requirements Hold a teaching degree or diploma or be prepared to work towards a BCU Post Graduate Certificate. Educated to a Higher Academic Qualification Specialist experience in the teaching of Singing to actors Strong Organisational skills The flexibility to work occasionally outside normal office hours Excellent written and verbal communication skills Be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to equal opportunity and diversity, as they relate to actor training, teaching and curriculum development. Leadership skills and an ability to collaborate. Please click the below link to download the Job Description: Job Description - Senior Lecturer Please download additional Guidance for Applicants: Guidance for Applicants The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so, and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly