The Scenic Construction Supervisor will work as a part of team at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s workshops realising the construction of Sets across the Colleges production profile across Music and Drama. The College is looking for a knowledgeable constructor who is keen to work alongside and supervise students from across the Design and Stage management departments. The role looks for a flexible working pattern to suit the needs of the production profile.

Based at Cardiff, this role will provide you with an opportunity to utilise your range of construction skills both in traditional scenic skills but also using computer aided design and fabrication. Laser cutter/CNC machine/3D printers.

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) provides pioneering performance-based training to over 800 of the most talented actors, musicians, stage technicians, scenic designers and arts managers from more than 40 countries. It is also one of Cardiff's most prolific and popular arts venues attracting audiences of over 60,000 each year. It is based at the stunning landmark building in the heart of Cardiff, overlooking beautiful, urban parkland just a 5-minute walk to the city centre.

With a distinctive and distinguished track record of 75 years in professional training in Music and Drama, including being rated top UK drama school in the Guardian League tables on several occasions, the College has in the last decade established itself as a major cultural institution in Wales, with outstanding premises, pioneering industry partnerships, and a vibrant events programme. The College nurtures the next generations of contemporary professionals, who are industry-ready for international careers.

Our reputation is built on excellence by supporting our employees to develop the highest level of talents and skills. We are an inclusive space for everyone and a community thriving on respect and celebrating difference. We are committed to creating a workforce that is representative of society.

We offer a number of employee benefits including an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave. Discover the advantages of working with us.

We are committed to creating a workforce that is representative of society. Currently, people from ethnically diverse communities, those who self-identify as disabled, neurodiverse and transgender, and Welsh speaking individuals are under-represented, so we are keen to hear from candidates from these under-represented groups.

The College is committed to its Welsh Language and Culture Strategy will offer support and training for the successful candidate to learn Welsh.

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the College you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and College.  If you are an internal professional services candidate, from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. You will continue to be employed by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.  Please contact [email protected] for further questions.

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