Schools Engagement Manager

Learning and Participation (L&P) is central to RBO’s mission of making the extraordinary for everyone. Our work in schools and communities up and down the country is driven by our free, curriculum-linked programmes, specially designed to inspire creativity, broaden participation and diversify the future of ballet and opera. These sit alongside industry-leading talent development projects, regional partnerships, and a raft of daytime events, family activities, exhibitions and concerts.

To cover a fixed term from January 2027 our L&P department are looking to hire a School Engagement Manager who will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the reach of RBO Schools across the country. This role will focus on the geographical region of South-East and East of England.

The key purpose of the role is to scale up school engagement with RBO Schools by building partnerships with schools, multi academy trusts and place-based partners to ensure we achieve ambitious growth targets in line with the L&P Strategy.

Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate:

A comprehensive understanding of the education sector, from experience in relevant roles in education/cultural sector.

Outstanding people and relationship skills with proven ability to broker complex partnerships with multiple stakeholders across sectors.

Comprehensive understanding of the education sector and teaching in schools.

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

A passion for and some knowledge of opera and/or ballet and commitment to widening access to the work of RBO.

Excellent strategic planning skills with the ability to prioritise, define goals and plan effectively to effect change