Festival Production Study Programme Manager at Yeovil College, Yeovil

The arts are coming back to Yeovil College — and you could help shape what comes next. This is a brand-new role with the opportunity to develop our new Festival Production curriculum, including Events Management, Performing Arts and Production Arts, ahead of the opening of our flagship new building. With state-of-the-art facilities putting Yeovil College firmly back on the map for the creative industries, this is a chance to create something exciting, relevant and industry-focused from day one. 

As our Festival Production Study Programme Manager, you’ll lead the development of new study programmes, covering areas such as event planning, live event production, marketing and promotion, health and safety, dance, music, drama, sound, lighting and set design. You’ll work with employers, creative organisations and industry partners to understand emerging skills needs and turn them into engaging, commercially viable curriculum that meets local and regional workforce needs. Alongside curriculum development and quality assurance, you’ll build strong industry networks, organise employer engagement events and ensure our programmes deliver the skills and experience students need to progress into the creative industries. If you’re passionate about the arts, know what industry needs and want the opportunity to build something from the ground up, this could be the role for you. 

What we're looking for: 

Industry experience in Festival Production, Performing Arts and/or Production Arts, with expertise in at least one relevant specialist area. 

Up-to-date knowledge of developments across the Creative and Digital Industries. 

Experience in curriculum development, resource creation and delivering engaging teaching and learning. 

Experience of tutoring students, tracking progress, setting targets and supporting high levels of achievement. 

Relevant degree or qualification, GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, and a teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one. 

Strong IT skills, links with industry stakeholders, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. 

What we offer: 

Annual Salary: £30,966 to £39,917 

Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round. 

35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays) 

Generous pension scheme of 28.68% employer contributions  

Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers 

Opportunities for professional development and career growth 

Employee assistance programme 

Free onsite gym 

Subsidised catering facilities 

Cycle to work scheme 

Access to free staff parking 

Don't miss out!  

Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible! 

Safeguarding Statement 

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.  

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck  to complete DBS checks on our behalf.  Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.  

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.