The Royal College of Music’s flagship BMus (Hons) programme is a future-facing, research-informed degree that combines world-class artistic training with innovation and entrepreneurial skills, preparing graduates for diverse careers in tomorrow’s music industry. The programme is deeply rooted in the College’s rich heritage of excellence in performance and composition, while embracing artistic innovation and new forms of musical creativity. Our students engage reflectively with musical traditions while developing the curiosity, confidence, and adaptability to thrive as professional musicians today.
Following a recent periodic review of the BMus programme, the College is seeking a Head of BMus to provide outstanding programme leadership. We are looking for an inspiring colleague to lead the delivery of our new curriculum and oversee the undergraduate student experience, underpinned by a strong commitment to student voice and continuous enhancement.
You will bring a passion for practice-led learning, significant experience of teaching and assessment in higher education, and a strong track record of programme and/or subject leadership. We are open-minded about subject expertise: you may have a background in music performance, composition, music industry and entrepreneurship, music education, musicology, music and health, performance science, or another area of music.
You will be highly collaborative and open to working with faculties and departments across the College to develop innovative new learning opportunities for our students. You will champion inclusive practice in learning and teaching, recognising and responding to diverse student needs and working in partnership with students. You will have a strong understanding of professional careers in music today and a commitment to student employability and entrepreneurship, supporting our BMus students to realise their potential as creative innovators, leaders and changemakers.
The College offers world-class teaching and research facilities, a stimulating and supportive research environment, and access to a wide range of professional development opportunities.
The Head of BMus is an onsite role, with an expectation that the postholder will be present on campus at least three days per week during term time.
Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world-leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2026 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the No. 1 institution in the UK and Europe, and second globally, for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held global first and second positions in Performing Arts for five successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the ranking in 2024.
How to apply
For full details of this position please download the Applicant Information Pack above.
To apply, please complete the following forms, which can be downloaded from further down this page:
- Application Form
- Equal Opportunities Form
Completed forms should be returned by email to Human Resources at recruitment@rcm.ac.uk or by post to Human Resources, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.
If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.
If you need to receive this documentation in an alternative format please contact recruitment@rcm.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
CVs without an application form will not be accepted. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.
The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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