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.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate individual for the role of Programme Leader for our BA (Hons) Acting (Musical Theatre) programme. The post holder will be responsible for the academic leadership, strategic development, and operational management of the programme, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality student experience that reflects current industry practice and meets academic standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Musical Theatre course within the School of Performance through collaboration with colleagues, oversight of the curriculum and developing dynamic networks.
The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification and experience of teaching or training. You will also have significant practical and professional experience. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential. You will be student focussed, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their skills in a practice-based learning environment, with a strong commitment to preparing students for sustained employment.
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. In return we offer a highly creative working environment that will inspire you to fulfil your potential and training opportunities to develop your skills and experience, competitive salary commensurate with experience, pension, generous holiday entitlements, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and film makers.
This is a permanent post to commence from September 2025.
Closing date for applications: Friday 16th May 2025 at 1PM
Interview dates: Tuesday 27th May 2025 or Thursday 29th May 2025.
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.
Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk
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.
We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.
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.