Since 1911, we’ve delivered performing arts training – and we’re also its future. This means there has never been a more exciting time to join us!
Italia Conti is one of the UK’s leading performing arts colleges. We offer world-class vocational training in Musical Theatre, Dance and Acting at FE and HE level. Our journey is one of continual evolution and we are always seeking talented individuals to join our team.
For further information about the vacancies we currently have available, please look below.
Applicants must have an unblemished, proven record of success and share Italia Conti’s commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities and promoting the performing arts. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and online / public domain checks in accordance with safer recruitment procedures.
Application for vacant posts is by completion of our standard Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms. The Application Form requires a Supporting Statement where applicants are asked to set out their interest in the role and how they meet the essential criteria for the post (akin to a covering letter). For this, we are happy to accept instead a short (no longer than 5 minutes) video should applicants prefer. Please complete both forms and send them, together with a link to a video where appropriate, to recruitment@italiaconti.co.uk, stating clearly in the subject line of the e-mail the job title of the post for which you are applying.
Recruitment@Italiaconti.Co.Uk
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking to bring your organisational flair and communication expertise to a dynamic creative institution?
Do you have a background in Higher Education administration or communications, preferably within the Performing Arts?
As Executive Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enabling the effectiveness of senior academic leadership. From diary and correspondence management to coordinating meetings, overseeing course logistics, and supporting internal and external communications, your contribution will be essential in keeping the organisation running at pace and to exceptional standards.
You’ll be a key point of contact for senior staff, external stakeholders and industry partners, providing consistent administrative oversight and helping to maintain a culture of clarity, collaboration, and excellence. With responsibility for supporting the leadership of our Schools of Acting and Musical Theatre & Dance – including course planning, quality assurance, event delivery, and industry engagement — this is a rare opportunity to help shape and support a broad range of activities germane to the success of the institution.
There could hardly be a more exciting time to join us. In September 2022 Italia Conti relocated from its three historic sites to one brand new purpose-built campus in central Woking. Bringing our 650 students, 140 staff and Sessional Tutors and 15 courses together under one roof for the very first time was a hugely exciting step for us. We’ve grown significantly and developed since then, introducing exciting degree and masters-level programmes and innovative routes into the performing arts industry for our graduates.
Your brilliant communication skills and ability to keep ‘one step ahead’ will be integral to your success in the post. What will really mark you out as a strong candidate will be your keen awareness of all the underpinning administrative, operational, creative and strategic leadership needed to ensure the smooth-running of an institution gained through experience. And naturally, you’ll love what we do, be willing to get stuck in and be an all-round communicator – articulate, open, collaborative and a pleasure to work with.
If the opportunity to step into a central role at one of the UK’s most exciting values-led performing arts institutions and to make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.
APPLICATIONS
For further details, download a full job description and person specification below. Please also download and complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and return both to us together. Please email recruitment@italiaconti.co.uk and state clearly in the subject line of the e-mail the job title of the post for which you are applying.
The role is fixed-term for 12 months in the first instance to enable the efficacy of the post to be reviewed.
The closing date for applications is Monday 26 May 2025, 6.00pm.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Have you worked as a performer on professional Musical Theatre productions?
Are you an experienced creative with a background teaching at FE or HE level?
Would you be keen to share up to date industry practice with our students and develop and integrate their three ‘triple threat’ skill areas?
One of our talented Musical Theatre Tutors will be heading off on maternity leave this summer which has opened up an opportunity for an experienced choreographer to join our salaried teaching team on a fixed-term basis from September 2025.
But what does it mean to be a Musical Theatre Tutor at Italia Conti?
Our classes run from Monday to Saturday from 8.00am-8.00pm which offers the potential for flexibility, so we’d be happy to consider applications from experienced Tutors looking to work full or part-time (as long as it is a minimum of 3 days-per-week). You’ll be joining our established faculty and a team of other industry professionals delivering our portfolio of Musical Theatre courses including our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre, 3-year Diploma in Musical Theatre and Dance and CertHE in Musical Theatre. You’ll ensure the curricula are delivered and take a proactive role in contributing to their continued development.
The focus of the role is on delivering inspiring Musical Theatre workshops in collaboration with a Musical Director and an emphasis on rehearsal and performance skills. Projects include our ‘Swing Project’ and abridged rehearsal room musicals. There may also be the opportunity to contribute choreography to our Industry Showcase and other public-facing performance opportunities.
There could hardly be a more exciting time to come on board at Italia Conti. We are settling in to our brand new, state-of-the-art campus in Woking and realigning ourselves for the future – and the excitement is palpable.
Be involved. Be inspired – and inspiring. Engender a strong link between industry and practice. Draw on professional expectations to guide your teaching and assessment practice reflective of the musical theatre industry. And help us to push the boundaries and ensure that we deliver a first-class student experience and stay at the cutting-edge.
Because at Italia Conti we don’t stand still.
Join our established team for a few months and take your career in an exciting and inspiring new direction.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 22 May 2025, 6.00pm.
Interviews will take place in early June 2025 with a view to the post starting from September 2025.
“I have just graduated from Liverpool Theatre School with a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. I wanted to do the BA Hons (Top Up) in Professional Arts Practice course to further develop my skills for the industry. It is the perfect balance between academic writing and creativity. I already have seen improvements, both in my academic and performing work, and I now really value the ability to critically reflect on past experiences in order to improve my current skills.”
“I have found that my first term at Italia Conti has been better than I could’ve imagined. I am working with driven, passionate, likeminded people within all different realms of the performing arts industry. I find that the course is very tailored to each individual and the content is broad enough to apply to everyone but specific enough to challenge each person within their abilities. I find the course to be a place where I can collaborate and interact with people who I’d never had met otherwise. I only look forward to what the next few months of the course bring and feel more motivated than ever.”
Current Student, Class of July 2024“The course is allowing me to reflect on my past practice, current position, and future endeavours. I really enjoy how flexible the course is, with regards to being able to tailor my studies to my own practice, enabling me to maximise the benefits of this on my future career. I expect my professional development to be impacted exponentially and I am excited to continue!”
“Italia Conti’s BA Top up course was the one for me! Creating a business in under 9 months has been a massive accomplishment! The course really helps shape your future, enables you to meet professional contacts to support your research, and gives you lots of time to understand the area of the industry you want to specialise in.”
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