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The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is a space for everyone and we welcome applications from people with all backgrounds and experience. If you’d like to join one of Wales’ most creative workplaces - with excellent flexibility and benefits, please look at our current career opportunities.
Programme Manager (Open RWCMD) - Closing date 19/10/2026
Head of Finance - Closing date 19/10/2026
Head of Business Development - Closing date 19/10/2026
Production Manager (Full time) - Closing date 26/10/2026
Production Manager - Hourly paid, fixed term contract
Grade F: £23.61 per hour
We are seeking multiple dynamic and experienced Production Managers to join us in the delivery of production activity across the college for 6 weeks, ideally 2nd November – 11th December.
We are looking for professional experience in production management within theatre, live performance or related creative industries, with a passion for developing the next generation of production arts practitioners.
Production Manager – Key Responsibilities
As an hourly paid Production Manager at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, you will:
- Deliver the Richard Burton company’s productions safely, efficiently and professionally.
- Coordinate schedules, venues, staffing, resources and budgets from planning through to performance.
- Work closely with creative teams, technical staff, students, visiting professionals and suppliers.
- Support students to gain practical, professional experience during productions.
- Manage production budgets, purchasing and resources.
- Ensure health and safety requirements, risk assessments and safe working practices are followed.
- Contribute to departmental planning and the College’s collaborative, innovative and student-focused approach.
To express an interest in the role, please email your CV and an expression of interest in the role (up to 500 words) to lorna.hooper@rwcmd.ac.uk by the 12th of October 2026

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