About Italia Conti

WORK FOR US

Since 1911, we have delivered over one hundred years of performing arts training – and we are 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

JOB LISTINGS

Health & Safety and Building Manager

  • Health & Safety and Building Manager
  • c£35,000 - £40,000pa FTE
  • Part time (0.6FTE, 3 days-per-week). Permanent
  • Based at Italia Conti, Victoria Place, Woking

Would you relish the opportunity to lead on the Health & Safety and management of the brand-new flagship campus of one of Britain’s leading performing arts institutions?

We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Health & Safety and Building Manager to join our team, based at our brand-new flagship site in Woking. Our new campus opened its doors in September 2022. It comprises 24 stunning, state-of-the-art studios and our own in-house theatre.

With 550 students of Acting, Musical Theatre and Dance studying full-time on our diploma and degree programmes, our Saturday Associate School and community classes, we’re a hive of activity from dawn ‘til dusk during term-time. We love what we do, and that’s why it’s imperative that your conversance with Health & Safety law and building management is matched with experience or a keen interest in the theatre and performing arts.

We’re located within the Victoria Place development in central Woking. The role encompasses the full Health & Safety and Building Management remit including fire safety, supervising our backstage areas and construction of sets for productions, ensuring routine maintenance and risk assessments are carried out and that Italia Conti adheres to all statutory guidelines in the area of Health & Safety. You’ll be the first point of contact with the management of the Victoria Place complex and take lead responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of the building.

It’s an exciting role that presents a genuine opportunity to put your stamp on the institution and on our new site. If you’d relish the chance to join our committed, collegial, high-performing team we’d love to hear from you.

Flexibility is at our heart. By its nature, this role is site-based; however the part-time hours could be spread across the week to suit a candidate seeking a fulfilling role alongside childcare commitments.

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 closing date for applications is Sunday 8 October 2023, 6.00pm.

Interviews will take place in mid-October 2023.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.


  • It’s fantastic. Showcases, shows, summer shows, carol concerts. It’s very full on but I don’t wake up regretting coming here. It is the best thing ever!

    - Sam Tutty – BA (Hons) Musical Theatre graduate
  • “The college provides you with a disciplined, yet family atmosphere that trains you to become the best of the best moving forwards into the performing arts industry.”

    - James Kemp – Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre Graduate
  • “Italia Conti has helped me in terms of my acting development, but also as a person and how I engage and view the world, which aids me as an actor.”

    - Henry Brackenridge – BA (Hons) Acting Graduate
  • “The building and staff inside welcome you with open arms, guide you through your training and proudly push you, prepped with the best tools for the job.”

    - Amy Johnson – BA (Hons) Acting Graduate
  • “Italia Conti allowed me to do my favorite thing, every day in a safe space amongst talented, supportive people. Being taught by skillful tutors was invaluable. The small classes ensured my voice was always heard and helped me hone my skills.”

    - Ruby Valentino – BA (Hons) Acting Graduate
  • “My training at Italia Conti has challenged, fulfilled, and broadened me as an actor and as a person. The buffet of techniques on offer will allow me to meet all challenges in any avenue.”

    - Henry Holmes – BA (Hons) Acting Graduate
  • “The influx of inspiring people flowing through the building creates an atmosphere for greatness and I am honoured to be a part of that.”

    - Posi Morakinyo – Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre Graduate
  • “I couldn’t have asked for a more understanding place to spend these crucial moments. The door is always open for us to come back ‘home’ for advice, or even for a cup of tea!”

    - Susannah White – Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre Graduate
  • “Having the most supportive faculty (many of which are working professionals), who are always pushing you to be the best version of yourself has made my transition into the industry a seamless one.”

    - Awen Jones – Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre Graduate