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Head of Voice (1666)

Do you have expert knowledge and practical experience in voice and text work? Do you have strong coaching skills? Are you artist-centred and collaborative? Do you have experience working on productions across different scales?

We are seeking a Head of Voice to support actors engaged across all RSC stages, ensuring they are audible, clear, and vocally secure. Working closely with the Co‑Artistic Directors, Producers, Directors and wider creative teams, the post holder will provide expert voice and text support throughout the production process. This newly shaped role will also involve collaboration with Patsy Rodenburg (Emeritus Director of Voice), including contributions to programmes designed to nurture the continued professional development of actors and voice practitioners.

Reporting to the Executive Producer (Stratford) key areas of responsibility include (please see the role profile for the comprehensive list):

• Ensure all actors across RSC stages are consistently audible, clear, and vocally supported.
• Work closely with Co-Artistic Directors, Producers, Directors and creative teams to provide expert, appropriate voice and text support throughout productions.
• Provide continuity of support across rehearsals, performances and tours, including warm-ups, individual and company workouts, and tailored coaching.
• Work with Patsy Rodenburg in her new role as Emeritus Director of Voice on the delivery of periodic professional development projects for artists.
• Lead and programme voice, text and ensemble sessions, and in consultation with directors offer feedback and practical voice and text-based notes to actors and companies (not based on acting notes, direction or interpretation).

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

• A post graduate qualification in Voice Studies.
• Expert knowledge of voice and text work, particularly in relation to classical and contemporary theatre, including Shakespeare.
• Strong pedagogical and coaching skills, with the ability to develop vocal technique and performance clarity across diverse acting companies.
• Planning and organisational skills, capable of balancing multiple productions, rehearsals, and performance commitments simultaneously.
• Artist-centred and collaborative, with a passion for supporting others to realise their creative potential.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stratford upon Avon.

You will be working 40 hours per week; however, flexibility is essential to meet the demands of the theatrical schedule. This includes adapting hours to support rehearsals, technical rehearsals, production weeks, and performance periods. Evening and weekend work will be required, particularly during tech and show runs. The role will also involve occasional travel to, and working in, London as part of production or organisational needs.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 10 March. First‑round interviews will take place during the week commencing 16 March, with second‑round interviews scheduled for the week commencing 23 March.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

• Artistic/Executive:Artistic
• Position Type:Permanent (Full Time)
• Closing Date:11 March 2026
• Salary:£50,000 per annum, plus benefits