At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the RBC Professional Engagements Team and enhance the 'Book a Musician' service.
- Company: Join the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, a hub for creativity and innovation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a vibrant arts environment with professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on enterprise and engagement in the creative arts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by connecting talented musicians and actors with exciting opportunities.
- Qualifications: Degree in Music or Acting, strong communication skills, and administrative experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Role Summary
The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) Enterprise Officer will provide essential support to the RBC Professional Engagements Team and contribute to the Conservatoire’s broader enterprise and engagement activities.
A primary responsibility is the continued development and expansion of the Conservatoire’s ‘Book a Musician’ service, ensuring a high‑quality and professional experience for students, graduates and external clients.
The postholder will also support a parallel booking service for Acting and contribute to the establishment of a new Teaching Agency.
The role encompasses support for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, Summer Schools, and preparation of institutional reporting related to knowledge exchange and innovation funding.
Key Responsibilities
- Professional Engagements
- Act as a point of contact for external clients seeking to engage RBC Music and Acting students and graduates.
- Develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities to increase professional performance opportunities.
- Coordinate bookings, contracts, invoices, payments, travel, and accommodation arrangements.
- Liaise with academic staff to identify suitable performers and maintain records of eligible musicians.
- Negotiate engagement fees in line with industry standards and relevant regulations.
- Monitor budgets and maintain accurate financial and administrative records.
- Ensure compliance with UKVI and University procedures relating to student employment.
- Collect and analyse feedback from clients and students to improve services.
- Enterprise and Engagement Support
- Assist in the delivery of CPD programmes and Summer Schools.
- Support enterprise and engagement initiatives across the Conservatoire.
- Gather and report data for HE-BCI, KEF and HEIF requirements.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
Qualifications
- Degree in Music or Acting, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of classical music, repertoire and instrumentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
- Experience in a busy administrative role, ideally within the creative arts, cultural or higher education sector.
- Experience of financial administration and enterprise systems such as Oracle.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience of managing electronic information systems.
- Excellent interpersonal and
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Contact Details:
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY Recruitment Team
