Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) Enterprise Officer

Role Summary

The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) Enterprise Officer will provide essential support to the RBC Professional Engagements Team and contribute to the Conservatoire’s enterprise, engagement and employability activities.

A key focus of the role will be the continued development and growth of RBC’s ‘Book a Musician’ service, ensuring a high-quality and professional experience for students, graduates and external clients. The postholder will support the creation of additional services, including ‘Book an Actor’ and a new RBC Teaching Agency, creating further opportunities for students and graduates across music, acting, stage management and applied theatre.

The role will also support the delivery of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, Summer Schools, and institutional reporting linked to knowledge exchange and innovation funding.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Engagements

• Act as a key point of contact for external clients looking to engage RBC musicians and performers.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identifying opportunities to increase professional engagement and performance opportunities.
• Coordinate bookings, contracts, invoices, payments, travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Liaise with academic staff to identify suitable performers and maintain accurate records of eligible students and graduates.
• Negotiate engagement fees in line with industry standards and relevant regulations.
• Monitor budgets and maintain accurate financial and administrative records.
• Ensure compliance with University procedures and UKVI requirements relating to student employment.
• Gather and analyse feedback from clients and participants to support continuous service improvement.

Growth and Development

• Support the development of ‘Book an Actor’ and the RBC Teaching Agency.
• Create and enhance employability opportunities for students across a range of creative disciplines.
• Contribute to initiatives that support students and graduates in developing professional careers.

Enterprise and Engagement Support

• Assist with the delivery of CPD programmes, Summer Schools and wider engagement activities.
• Support enterprise initiatives across the Conservatoire.
• Collect, analyse and report data for HE-BCI, KEF and HEIF requirements.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Music, Acting or a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of classical music, repertoire and instrumentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Experience working in a busy administrative role, ideally within the creative arts, cultural or higher education sector.
• Experience of financial administration and enterprise systems such as Oracle.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience managing electronic information systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and use information to support decision-making.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external partners.

Further Information

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic administrator with excellent organisational skills, strong communication abilities and a proactive approach. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting RBC’s growing enterprise and engagement activities.

You will join a leading conservatoire with an excellent reputation for student experience, employability and creative excellence. Based in one of the UK’s most vibrant cultural centres, you will be at the heart of a dynamic creative community, supporting opportunities that connect students and graduates with professional practice.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lynsey Hopkinson, RBC Professional Engagements Manager at Lynsey.Hopkinson@bcu.ac.uk.

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