Head of Operations and Estate

Salary: £65,000 per annum

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)

Contract type: Permanent

The role :

The Head of Operations and Estate is a pivotal leadership role at RADA, responsible for ensuring the smooth, compliant, and high-quality operation of our facilities and services. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a creative and dynamic environment.

The post holder will lead and coordinate the Estates, Venues, Operations, and ICT teams, overseeing areas including Facilities, Events & Hires, Front of House, and Box Office. They will manage staffing and operating budgets, day-to-day buildings and facilities management, and commercial venue usage across RADA’s four central London buildings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading long-term operational and estate planning aligned with RADA’s strategic goals and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensuring statutory health and safety compliance and acting as RADA’s designated Responsible Person.
• Overseeing capital projects, maintenance programmes, and supplier relationships.
• Supporting anti-racism, equity, and mental health strategies, championing inclusive practices and fostering a collaborative team culture.

This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in operations and estate management, excellent financial oversight, and a commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive leadership.

About us :

Founded in 1904, RADA has an unparalleled record of success in training some of the world’s most renowned actors and technical specialists.

Through our approach to teaching, learning and wider social engagement we foreground equitable and sustainable practice in a way that sets high standards and feeds expectations for fair and considerate behaviour both in RADA and beyond. Our access and participation programme aims to remove any barriers that students from underrepresented groups may encounter so they are able to access and succeed on our courses, and progress into the industry.

This is an exciting time to join us. We are developing a new vision and strategy for RADA, building on its existing successes to redefine training in the dramatic arts for the 21st century, focusing on key themes of training and student experience, growth, industry, and international dialogue and engagement.

In addition to our aims for our vocational training, we are working from our foundational strengths to grow our income streams through life-changing work, aligned with our core pedagogy and ethos. We aim to co-create with industry and other stakeholders to build on our reputation as a centre of excellence and innovation in our field.

How to apply

To apply, please click the apply button to continue your application on our careers website.

Closing date: 5pm on 06 August 2025

The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is dedicated to Equal Opportunities in employment and seeks to achieve diversity amongst its staff to reflect the community it serves.