Subject Leader MA Costume

University Of The Arts London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working arrangements

Staff Support Networks

Job summary

University of the Arts London is seeking an experienced academic costume maker to become Subject Leader for the MA Costume at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts. You will shape the future of costume design education through leadership of a new curriculum, blending critical research with practical practice and aligning with university policies.

You will drive course leadership, curriculum management and assessment in higher education, ensuring outstanding student experience and

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or higher qualification in costume or closely related discipline.
• Substantial experience of course leadership and curriculum management in higher education.
• Proven ability to lead, collaborate with colleagues and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership for the MA Costume pathway.
• Lead strategic development, design and delivery of a new curriculum.
• Oversee day-to-day management of the MA Costume course.
• Support high standards of teaching, learning and student experience.

Skills

Course leadership

Curriculum management

Teaching in HE

Communication skills

Education

Degree or higher in costume or related discipline

Job description

Merton Hall Road, London UK

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic costume maker to help shape the future of costume design and creative education at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts, University of the Arts London.

As Subject Leader for MA Costume, you’ll provide fresh, academic leadership for the MA Costume pathway, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and student experience. You’ll lead the strategic development, design and delivery of an innovative, new curriculum that combines critical research with creative practice, while overseeing the day-to-day management of the course in line with University and College policies and procedures.

MA Costume embraces historical knowledge as a foundation for progressive, future-facing practice. The course enables students to develop advanced research methods alongside the practical realisation of costume design, equipping graduates to engage critically with social, environmental and cultural justice in contemporary costume practice and the wider creative industries.

Through your leadership, students will gain the creative, technical and professional skills required to succeed in costume design and making across a range of creative industries, preparing them for sustainable and innovative careers.

About you

You’ll hold a degree or higher qualification in costume or a closely related discipline and demonstrate a professional level of expertise in costume making. You’ll have substantial experience of course leadership, curriculum management, teaching and assessment within higher education, together with a fresh vision for the future of costume and an established reputation through research and/or professional practice.

You’ll also bring excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, enabling you to lead effectively, collaborate with colleagues and external partners, and contribute to the continued success, development and reputation of the MA Costume programme.

Closing date: 10 November 2026.

Scheduled interview date: week commencing 23 November 2026.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Esther Armstrong/Programme Director for Theatre Screen and Performance Arts [e-mail]

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact [e-mail]

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

https://jobs.arts.ac.uk/job/12776-subject-leader-ma-costume/

£54,037 to £65,092 pro rata