Opera Costume Manager (Maternity Cover), Royal College of Music

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2025 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global No. 1 institution for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for the three successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings this year.

The Royal College of Music Vocal & Opera Faculty is seeking to engage an Opera Costume Manager to join its vibrant team. We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

• Thorough knowledge of period costume
• Comprehensive knowledge of costume hire companies, costume makers and hair and makeup artists
• Able to work within budgets
• Excellent communication and managerial skills

This post is offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis and is available from August 2025.

The RCM is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.