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
Are you an accomplished Singing & Music Tutor or Musical Director with experience of directing Musical Theatre productions in the West End and teaching at FE or HE level with a particular specialism in Musical Theatre?
Would you appreciate the stability of being part of a friendly, established team and relish the opportunity to lead Singing & Music for the Acting and Musical Theatre courses at Britain’s first performing arts academy from September 2024?
Working closely with our Vice Principals, Course Leaders and Head Tutors you will oversee, build upon, and develop a Singing & Music provision that is engaging, insightful, and immersive. Leading a team of hourly-paid Sessional Tutors, Musical Directors and Accompanists, you’ll ensure our Acting and Musical Theatre graduates enter the profession as outstanding performers in this key strand of our triple-threat training.
This post has particular responsibility for ensemble singing, acting through song, repertoire studies and Musical Direction for classes and productions including four musicals each academic year. As a measure of the importance that we place on our singing and music provision, we also have an established Head Tutor of Singing who leads on solo singing tuition and technical singing training who will be a close working colleague.
Your outstanding keyboard skills and your conversance with the musical theatre canon will mark you out as a strong candidate for the role, and you’ll bring to bear your experience as a Musical Director for West End productions or in preparing students training for the profession or both.
An appreciation of the fact that some students’ primary study at Italia Conti may be on a Dance or Acting course is germane to success in the post, so establishing a supportive environment for performers who may not have as much experience or confidence in singing is key. The role involves coordinating the singing and music provision across our BA and CertHE courses and so the ability to work closely and autonomously with each of our Course Leaders and other Head Tutors and an understanding of the nuances of each programme and its requirements is a fundamental part of the role.
There could hardly be a more exciting time to join us at Italia Conti – in September 2022 we moved to a brand-new campus in Woking (including purchasing 16 brand new Kawai pianos!). We would love to hear from you if it is a challenge that would inspire you.
Flexibility is at our heart, and for the right candidate, we would be prepared to explore alternative working patterns such as annualised hours.
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 Monday 6 May 2024, 6.00pm.
Interviews will take place in mid-late May 2024 with a view to the post starting from September 2024.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Would you relish the opportunity to join our team as Production Manager for our Acting, Musical Theatre and Dance productions?
We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Production Manager to lead on Italia Conti’s productions, based at our brand-new site in Woking where we have our own in-house theatre – and at external venues.
It’s a busy, thoroughgoing role, which encompasses the full production management remit for all Italia Conti shows and performances and line-managing the production team. You’ll ensure productions run smoothly, to schedule and to budget and that everyone is in the right place at the right time. This includes hiring freelance production staff as needed, managing resources, coordinating rehearsals, get ins/outs, performances and production meetings and taking the lead on all production department activity, including our Wardrobe department.
There’s never been a better time to join us. Our new campus presents an opportunity to really make your mark on an institution at a pivotal moment in its development and to be part of our committed, high-performing team. We look forward to hearing from you.
Applications are welcomed from those interested in the role on a part-time or job-share basis.
Interviews will take place in mid-late May 2024 with a view to the post starting from 1 September 2024.
Would you relish the opportunity to join our small, close-knit production team as Stage Manager for our productions?
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Stage Manager to lead on Italia Conti’s productions, based at our brand-new site in Woking.
It’s a busy, thoroughgoing role which encompasses the full stage management remit, ensuring productions run smoothly and to schedule, that everyone is in the right place at the right time and, more broadly, making or otherwise sourcing props, assisting with the rigging and operation of LX/Sound, with the construction of sets, cloths, and other scenic items, and the management of props and furniture budgets for all productions.
There’s never been a better time to join us – or a more exciting one. Make your mark and be part of our committed, high-performing team. We look forward to hearing from you.
Are you an experienced Technical and Health & Safety Manager looking for the stability of joining an established in-house team
Would you relish the opportunity to join our small, close-knit production team servicing all Italia Conti productions and taking the lead in the Health & Safety for our site?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Technical and Health & Safety Manager to lead on the technical aspects of Italia Conti’s productions in our in-house theatre and at external venues and to take a lead on Health & Safety for our brand-new flagship site in Woking. Our new campus opened its doors in September 2022. It comprises 24 stunning, studios and our own in-house theatre.
It’s a pivotal role which involves taking responsibility for all the technical aspects of individual performances, operating shows and ensuring that technical, lighting, sound, video and domestic equipment is properly maintained. It also includes overseeing the operation of our in-house audio-visual studio for classes in radio. The role encompasses the full Health & Safety 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.
With 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 steeped in your experience in the theatre and performing arts.
Key to your success in the post is a proactive mindset, a high level of initiative and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the work of the production team. In return you will benefit from being part of a friendly, collegial group of co-workers and the broad experience of our established production team.
Interviews will take place in early May 2024 with a view to the post starting from 1 September 2024.
Are you an experienced or early career Production Assistant looking for the stability of joining an in-house team?
Would you relish the opportunity to join a small, friendly production team, supporting the servicing of all Italia Conti stage productions both on-site in our in-house theatre and at external venues?
It’s a pivotal role which involves assisting with building and painting sets, operating shows, taking responsibility for some of the technical aspects of individual performances and helping to ensure that technical, lighting, sound, video and domestic equipment is properly maintained.
You’ll work closely with and provide support to our Production Manager, Technical Manager and Wardrobe Supervisor and team. The responsibilities are wide-ranging and no two days would be the same.
Key to your success in the post is a proactive mindset, a high level of initiative and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the work of delivering our stage productions to the highest standard. In return you will benefit from being part of a friendly, collegial group of co-workers and the broad experience of an established production team and freelance practitioners.
If it sounds like a challenge that would inspire you we would love to hear from you.
“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.”
I’m a professional dancer but have taught only ballet. These classes are EXACTLY what I was looking for to show some basics of contemp for my students !! Absolutely love every single Video
I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I love every single one that she teaches. THANK YOU. Gorgeous movement.
Amazing class, one of the best I’ve ever done. So easy to follow, thank you!
I’m a dancer in LA and can’t keep up with my peers on how often they take dance classes. This channel has been so helpful for me to keep up my training. Thank you for sharing this with the world. I feel like we are all dancing together even though we are all doing this at different times and in different spaces. 🖤
Best ballet teacher on the internet❤ Great explanation, enthusiasm and commentary throughout the exercise!