Head of BMus

The Royal College of Music's flagship BMus (Hons) programme is a future-facing, research-informed degree that combines world-class artistic training with innovation and entrepreneurial skills, preparing graduates for diverse careers in tomorrow's music industry. The programme is deeply rooted in the College's rich heritage of excellence in performance and composition, while embracing artistic innovation and new forms of musical creativity. Students engage reflectively with musical traditions while developing the curiosity, confidence, and adaptability to thrive as professional musicians today.

Following a recent periodic review of the BMus programme, the College is seeking a Head of BMus to provide outstanding programme leadership. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a new curriculum and oversee the undergraduate student experience, underpinned by a strong commitment to student voice and continuous enhancement.

The postholder will bring a passion for practice-led learning, significant experience of teaching and assessment in higher education, and a strong track record of programme and/or subject leadership. The College is open-minded about subject expertise: candidates may have a background in music performance, composition, music industry and entrepreneurship, music education, musicology, music and health, performance science, or another area of music.

The Head of BMus will be highly collaborative and open to working with faculties and departments across the College to develop innovative new learning opportunities for students. They will champion inclusive practice in learning and teaching, recognising and responding to diverse student needs and working in partnership with students. A strong understanding of professional careers in music today and a commitment to student employability and entrepreneurship is essential, supporting BMus students to realise their potential as creative innovators, leaders and changemakers.

The College offers world-class teaching and research facilities, a stimulating and supportive research environment, and access to a wide range of professional development opportunities.

The Head of BMus is an onsite role, with an expectation that the postholder will be present on campus at least three days per week during term time.

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world-leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. The RCM was ranked as the No. 1 institution in the UK and Europe, and second globally, for both Music and Performing Arts in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.