Deputy Head of Chamber Music (Strings)

Closing date: 12 Noon, Monday 7^th October 2024

Interview date: Monday 21^st and Tuesday 22^nd October 2024

The Royal Northern College of Music is seeking an internationally renowned chamber music performer and pedagogue to coordinate, develop and lead as required the College’s world-renowned string chamber music activities. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to further develop the College’s international reputation in this important area of its operation.

You will be a highly experienced and eminent chamber musician and teacher, providing support to the Head of Chamber Music, Jeremy Young and Head of Strings, Chris Hoyle. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing strategy and playing a central role in enhancing the College’s extensive chamber music curriculum, ensuring that it remains fit-for-purpose in developing the professional chamber ensembles of tomorrow. You will be creative and innovative in your approach to string chamber music teaching ensuring that our talented students are equipped with the creative, musical and entrepreneurial skills to enter the profession in the 21st century. You will provide coaching, mentoring and academic guidance and support of the highest calibre to student ensembles with an ability to motivate and inspire at all levels and across the College. You will be a confident public speaker, an open-minded creative musician with a passion for education.

The candidate we are seeking will possess a comprehensive knowledge of string chamber music along with an understanding of the conservatoire sector, with a track record that demonstrates excellent organisational, entrepreneurial and managerial skills. You must have first-rate communication skills and a flexible approach to your workload.

Please be advised this role commences in January 2025.

For full details regarding this role please view the applicant pack, which can be found in the downloads section.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form at the bottom of this page. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

All of the fields are required unless stated.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at Recruitment@rncm.ac.uk

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  Some applicants may require sponsorship from the College and a visa from UKVI to take up the role if successful. More information on this can be found here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone. We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.

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