Opera Company Manager (Maternity Cover)

We seek an experienced Opera Company Manager to provide support to the Head of Royal Academy Opera and to be responsible for the effective management and delivery of all administrative systems to support Royal Academy Opera (RAO), its staff, student and teaching/ performance/ assessment activities.

The role requires a highly efficient administrator to support both the educational and performance elements of RAO. You will need strong communication, negotiation, organisational and prioritisation skills in order to manage a diverse and busy workload: responding to the needs of the Head of RAO and colleagues in other departments, scheduling classes, performances and events, ensuring the required people and resources are in the right place at the right time.

You will have a good level of general education, preferably with a relevant degree (e.g. BMus). You will be passionate about Music and the Arts, and have a successful track record in Arts Administration and a familiarity with all aspects of opera production, from musical and staging needs to technical issues. Experience of monitoring and keeping within a tight budget is essential, as are resourcefulness and imagination. You will also have a good working knowledge of IT systems, meticulous attention to detail, a flexible approach, and a flair for working effectively as part of a diverse team.

More information and an online application are available on https://www.ram.ac.uk/jobs.

Completed applications must be received by 23.59 (midnight) on Sunday 4 October 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on-site on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

The Academy accepts applications from non-UK citizens who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.
The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.