Job
Overview
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.
To align with our vision and values, our ambitious strategic plan focusses on the core themes of Excellence, Equity, Environment, Empowerment, Employability and Entrepreneurship. This is an exciting time in our evolution as we embark upon acquiring degree awarding powers, expanding, and enhancing our portfolio of degree programmes, and continuing to provide a world leading creative learning environment to support and develop world class graduates ready to respond to the evolving needs of the creative industries and lead positive change in the performing arts.
This year saw the successful launch of our new BA and CertHE Musical Theatre programmes. In the autumn of 2024, we will welcome our first cohort onto our new BA Actor Musicianship programme. Looking further ahead, strategically we are exploring postgraduate development of our musical theatre programme portfolio.
We are now seeking to appoint an exceptional and experienced individual to be the inaugural Head of Musical Theatre within our School of Performance. As Head of Musical Theatre, you will be responsible for the vision and academic leadership for all provisions within the subject area. In collaboration with colleagues, the postholder will provide leadership in pedagogic innovation, student experience, oversight of the curriculum and develop dynamic networks and collaborative opportunities to position LIPA at the cutting edge of professional Musical Theatre training.
You will have a deep personal and professional commitment to equity and diversity and demonstrate an inclusive leadership style that nurtures feelings of belonging throughout the community, in alignment with the vision, purpose and values of LIPA. As a new colleague, you will join a thriving creative community and learning environment, working with inspiring students and supportive colleagues. The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of vocational learning, practice, and scholarship within LIPA.
Further details and how to apply
LIPA has appointed global executive search firm Perrett Laver to support the appointment of Head of Musical Theatre.
The full job description, person specification and LIPA strategy are available at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/4081/head_of_musical_theatre/
The reference number is 7023.
Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification to https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/4081/head_of_musical_theatre/ quoting reference number 7023.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Anna Murphy at anna.murphy@perrettlaver.com
Closing date for applications: 23:59 (GMT) on Sunday 17th March 2024
Interviews will be held on either Tuesday 30th April or Wednesday 1st May.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.
Appointments will always be made on merit.
LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.
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