Programme Manager (Open RWCMD)

Arts Company; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) invites applications for the Programme Manager role covering North Wales. You will develop and coordinate engagement activity across communities, schools, music and drama venues, acting as a regional ambassador for RWCMD and partner arts organisations.

You will work with Theatr Clwyd and local organisations to promote access to events and opportunities, contributing to the College’s strategic engagement with North Wales communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate North Wales engagement activities across music and drama
• Support talent development and pathways for young people
• Engage with schools, community groups, and venues to promote Open RWCMD
• Assist with recruitment, outreach, and regional representation for RWCMD North Wales
• Collaborate across departments to realise the College’s vision and strategy

Job description

Open RWCMD brings together the College’s public performance program, community engagement, External Hire and youth-focused initiatives to provide opportunities for people across Wales to experience and develop pathways in music, drama, and production arts. This exciting new role aims to connect and share Open RWCMD across North Wales communities.

The Programme Manager will support a proactive engagement strategy in a systematic approach to deepening the impact and profile of the College. Line managed by the Director of Open RWCMD, you will support key areas, in partnership with North Wales communities:

• Access,engagementand talent development for young people, supporting specific projects, programmes and talent pathways for young people.
• Coordinating teachers and the workforce in North Wales, including teaching and facilitation placements for RWCMD students.
• Supporting young professionals and RWCMD students with opportunities and curated pathways in both music and drama in North Wales
• Assisting RWCMD North Wales recruitment, corporate profile, strategic engagement, alumni and events.
• Supporting other RWCMD departments, to deliver the College’s vision and strategy through interactive opportunities.

The North Wales RWCMD Programme Manager reports to the Director of Open RWCMD. The role encompasses the North Wales region, coordinating a wide range of engagement activity, working across every aspect of the College’s interface with North Wales arts organisations and venues, Music Service providers, potential students, families, community groups, schools, colleges, audience members, partner organisations and decision makers. You will act as a regional ambassador for RWCMD and partner arts organisations, coordinating and helping to promote collective access to Music and Drama events and opportunities.

Interviews at Theatr Clwyd: Tuesday 29/10/2026 and encourage in person attendance where possible