Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) are looking for a highly organised, dynamic and efficient School Manager who will be responsible for providing efficient operational support to the Director and Deputy Director of Stage and Screen and the wider School of Stage and Screen. The role focuses on effective engagement with Heads of Programme and programme teams within the School and acts as a central coordination point between academic teams and professional services, ensuring timely communication, shared understanding and aligned processes across the School.

They will:
• ensure effective co-ordination and compliance of School quality assurance requirements within the Academic Committee Structure.
• Support Heads of Programme through key academic and regulatory processes.
• Develop and maintain centralized documentation and School-level resource sites to ensure consistency and reduce operational risk.
• Undertake operational and logistical planning responsibilities for the delivery of key School- and RCS-wide initiatives as set out by the Director of Stage and Screen and the Conservatoire Senior Management Team.
• Schedule and support key sessions throughout the academic calendar including Progress Committees and Board of Examiners for UG and PG programmes, School Planning Days/Week, Staff Training and Development, Disciplinary Hearing Panels, ad-hoc working groups/away days, external visits, meetings and events.

They should:
• Have demonstrable experience of administration within an HE setting at a senior level.
• Understand confidentiality requirements of working with a senior team along with being comfortable working autonomously.
• Significant experience of reviewing systems and processes with strong organisation skills.
• An understanding academic environments and the mission and values of the RCS would be desirable

The RCS continues to foster a culture that welcomes and supports new voices, balances the pursuit of excellence with individuality and experimentation, and champions all forms of a diverse performance community so that students and graduates can fulfil their potential as artists and creative citizens.

Applications for the role can be made only through the online application process at www.rcs.ac.uk/vacancies

Closing Date: Sun 28 June 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 13 July 2026

For further information, please contact academicserviceshr@rcs.ac.uk or visit https://www.rcs.ac.uk/vacancies/.