Job Description
We’re Hiring: Deputy Head of Makeup Academy
Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire
£40,000 per annum
Full-Time | Office-Based | Monday–Friday 9am–5pm
3 Mandatory Saturdays per Year
Ready to step into senior leadership at one of the UK’s leading specialist training academies?
The Iver Makeup Academy is entering an exciting new stage of growth — and we’re looking for an exceptional Deputy Head of Makeup Academy to work directly alongside our CEO & Principal in driving strategic development, operational excellence and student success.
This is not a back-office role.
This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership position at the heart of Pinewood Studios.
About Us
Based at Pinewood Studios, The Iver Makeup Academy is recognised as one of the UK’s leading academies for Hair, Makeup & SFX for Film & TV.
Founded by multi-award-winning industry professionals, we train the next generation of artists who go on to work across major productions in film, streaming and television.
We combine:
* Industry-level standards
* High-performance training
* A supportive, ambitious culture
And now, we’re scaling.
The Role
As Deputy Head, you will:
* Support the CEO & Principal in daily leadership and academy operations
* Lead operational management of teaching staff and tutors
* Oversee academic delivery, timetabling and quality standards
* Line manage freelance teaching staff
* Support quality assurance and performance management
* Drive student recruitment, consultations and enrolment conversion
* Oversee pastoral care, safeguarding culture and student wellbeing
* Contribute to marketing strategy and brand growth
* Support sales processes and recruitment targets
* Contribute to long-term strategic planning and academy development
This is a fully office-based leadership role. There is no remote working provision.
Progression Opportunity
This role forms part of our long-term leadership structure.
There is a clear pathway toward Head of Academy, with:
* Increased salary
* Performance-linked commission
* Strategic leadership responsibility
We are looking for someone who sees this as a long-term leadership move.
You will likely have:
· Senior leadership experience within an educational setting
· Experience in student recruitment, admissions or educational sales
· Strong understanding of pastoral care and student wellbeing frameworks
· Commercial awareness and confidence contributing to growth targets
· Experience managing staff and maintaining high standards
· Strong organisational and operational skills
· High emotional intelligence
· A proactive, ambitious mindset
You’ll thrive in a founder-led, ambitious environment where standards are high and growth is intention
Working Pattern
* Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
* Based onsite at Pinewood Studios
* 3 mandatory Saturdays per academic year (Open Days)
* Annual leave to be taken during academy closure periods
* If you are ready to take a senior leadership role in a growing, industry-leading academy — we would love to hear from you.