Are you a highly organised administrator with a flair for communications, events and digital marketing? Do you enjoy creating engaging content while delivering exceptional customer experiences? The Royal College of Art is looking for an Executive Education Events & Communications Administrator to join our Research & Innovation team.

As the world's leading university of art and design, the RCA delivers innovative Executive Education programmes that help professionals, organisations and leaders develop creative thinking and human-centred approaches to today's challenges. Each year, we welcome over 1,500 participants from more than 60 countries to our portfolio of executive programmes, short courses, masterclasses and events.

Working within our commercially focused Executive Education team, you'll provide essential administrative and communications support across a busy programme of online, hybrid and on-campus courses and events. From coordinating event logistics and responding to participant enquiries to creating engaging marketing content, recruiting participants for the portfolio of 15-20 open courses and maintaining our extensive customer database, you'll play a vital role in delivering an outstanding experience for our global audiences.

This is a varied role combining administration, event support and digital communications. You'll help manage concurrent projects, support the delivery of executive education programmes, coordinate surveys and participant feedback, maintain marketing data and contribute to growing awareness of the RCA's Executive Education offer through social media, newsletters and web content.

We're looking for someone who is equally comfortable organising the details behind successful events as they are creating engaging content for LinkedIn, Instagram and other digital channels. You'll work closely with colleagues across the College, including academics, professional services teams and the Marketing & Communications team, ensuring our Executive Education portfolio continues to grow and thrive.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to confidently liaise with customers, clients and academics across multiple projects at any given time.
• Be able to respond to customer enquiries efficiently and be able to distribute accordingly
• Have administrative skills with the ability to prioritise a complex workload and take the initiative
• Have experience of supporting the delivery of in person and/or online courses or events
• Be familiar with social media marketing, with editing and writing skills
• Be able to design and edit digital marketing assets for advertising, social media and webpages using software such as Adobe (eg. Adobe InDesign or similar) and/or Canva
• Be familiar with digital learning and communications platforms that may include Zoom, Miro, Slack, VLE

Experience within higher education, marketing, events or executive education is desirable, as is an interest in contemporary art, design and culture. Experience using email marketing platforms, social media management tools and website analytics would also be an advantage.

If you're a proactive and creative professional who enjoys bringing together administration, communications and events in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the Royal College of Art and help deliver inspiring Executive Education and Short Courses for learners and organisations from around the world.

Please see Information Pack for more details of this exciting new role.

Applications will close at 11.59pm on 14 August 2026 with interviews held between 14-17 September 2026.

Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

Programme/Department: Administrative & Professional

Salary: £38,738 to £43,571 per annum

The Royal College of Art is seeking an exceptional people leader to become our next Director of People and Culture.

This is a pivotal Executive Board appointment at an exciting point in the College's development. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director will lead the delivery of an ambitious people agenda that supports the RCA's Strategic Plan 2026–2030, ensuring we continue to attract, develop and retain outstanding talent while fostering a diverse, inclusive and high-performing community.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of people and culture, including workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, employee relations, leadership development, organisational culture and HR service delivery. Working closely with Executive Board colleagues, they will help shape institutional strategy and lead the people and culture agenda through a period of significant change.

 We are looking for an experienced senior people and culture leader who can demonstrate:

• A strong track record of strategic people leadership in a complex organisation.
• Experience of leading organisational change and workforce planning.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and recognised trade unions.
• Excellent leadership, influencing and communication skills.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture.

To apply, please submit:

• An up-to-date CV.
• A covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining how your experience, skills and achievements meet the requirements of the role.

Applications should be submitted to resourcing@rca.ac.uk no later than 5.00pm on Friday 31 July 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 17 August 2026.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Heather Akif, Chief Operating Officer.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026

Programme/Department: Senior Manager - Non academic

Salary: SM1

Hours:             1.0FTE, 35 hrs per week

Location:         Battersea Campus, London

We are looking for an experienced, adaptable and highly motivated person to work in the SNAP Visualisation Lab at the Royal College of Art. 

The SNAP Visualisation Lab  is a multimodal environment that allows for large scale visuals, virtual environments and immersive experiences to support staff to engage with research and external partners.

 Within the lab there is -  

• A 65m2 double-height space with three sided projection.
• 5x 4K22 Barco projectors.
• A spatial tracking array to support VR and immersive interactions.
• Stereo and spatial audio options.
• A range of software that supports multimedia playback and immersive experiences. 

Working as the dedicated technical specialist in this Research & Knowledge Exchange focused space, this role will provide specialist support for large scale multimedia projection, immersive environments and audio delivery. There will be training and development opportunities on the software and equipment for the most suitable candidate. 

About the Role:

As the SNAP Visualisation Lab Manager - Specialist Technical Instructor you will be:

• Working closely with staff, students and external partners to support project development within and for the SNAP Lab.
• Setting up and running tests and experiments on behalf of staff or commercial clients.
• Managing events and bookings within the Lab.
• Designing workflows, user guides and safety protocols for the new laboratory.
• Training staff and external partners on new equipment and processes.
• Ordering consumables and planning maintenance of equipment.
• Engaging with peer-to-peer learning alongside  other technical specialists and academic staff.
• Problem solving and playing an active part in the lab’s development.
• Supporting the Labs progression by engaging in both personal and technological development.  

About You :

We're looking for someone who combines strong software and hardware experience with excellent communication and a collaborative approach. 

You’ll bring:

• Significant knowledge and experience of managing multi-user spaces, including equipment management, software updates, booking systems  and user configuration.
• Experience of delivering large scale visualisation and immersive environment projects within at least one games development platform (such as Unreal or Unity) 
• Experience with at least one additional program of the labs software suite: TouchDesigner, Notch, Pixera, Vertex, Vioso.
• Experience working with large scale visualisation and projection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal 
• Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritise as appropriate  

The Recruitment Process:  

Please be aware that the questions within the application form are an important first step in the interview process. We ask you to take time to provide full, detailed responses as they will play a key role in determining whether you progress to the next stage

While we acknowledge that AI can be a useful tool, these application questions have been selected to help showcase the expertise and knowledge you will bring to the role. We value hearing your personal experience and ask that you consider answering them in your own words to demonstrate your background in this technical field. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal interview, which will include a 10 min presentation. As part of the process, there will also be a tour of the facilities. 

Why Join us :

Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world’s largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world's number one art and design university for a remarkable twelve consecutive years, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – the worldwide survey of academic and industry opinion.

Please see Information Pack for further details of this exciting new role.  If you would further details or an informal chat about the position - please contact Natalie Murphy - Technical Coordinator Intelligent Manufacturing & Research Resourcing, via email: Natalie.Murphy@rca.ac.uk. 

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 9th of August 2026 

Interviews are expected to take place: 26th of August 2026

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Programme/Department: Technical

Salary: £44,693 to £48,269 per annum
Fixed Term for 1 year

School of Arts & Humanities
0.13 FTE | Fixed-term until 31 August 2027

Help shape the future of contemporary painting at the world's leading postgraduate art and design university.

The Royal College of Art is seeking an exceptional Associate Lecturer in Painting to join our internationally renowned MA Painting programme.

With an illustrious history and global reputation, MA Painting is a dynamic, studio-based postgraduate programme that brings together an exceptionally diverse community of students, staff and alumni from over 60 nationalities. The programme champions an expansive and inclusive approach to painting, critically engaging with its histories, theories and practices while embracing evolving media, technologies and contemporary cultural contexts.

We are looking for an outstanding artist and educator with an active contemporary painting practice who is passionate about supporting the next generation of artists. You will contribute to the delivery of our one-year Master's programme through high-quality teaching, tutorials, critical dialogue and assessment, helping students develop ambitious, intellectually rigorous and innovative practices.

Working closely with the programme team, you will provide one-to-one and group teaching, offer constructive feedback, contribute to formative and summative assessment, develop teaching materials, and participate in programme activities including staff meetings, planning events and cross-disciplinary initiatives. You may also support field trips and contribute to the wider academic life of the School.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• An active contemporary artistic practice with a strong engagement in painting.
• A relevant first degree and a Master's degree (or equivalent professional standing).
• Experience teaching or mentoring postgraduate students in a studio environment.
• The ability to support diverse contemporary painting practices through inclusive and critically engaged teaching.
• Experience delivering teaching in person, online and through blended learning.
• Current professional practice and knowledge of the contemporary art world.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to equality, diversity and creating an inclusive learning environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's most influential postgraduate painting programmes and contribute to a vibrant community that continues to shape the future of contemporary painting through research, experimentation and critical practice.

If you are an inspiring practitioner-educator who thrives in a collaborative, international environment, we would love to hear from you.

Closing for applications at 11.59pm on 31st July 2026

Interviews are likely to be held w/c 10 August 2026

Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026

Programme/Department: Academic

Salary: £49,533 to £53,609 per annum pro rata

School of Arts & Humanities
0.12 FTE | Fixed-term until August 2027

Shape the future of contemporary sculpture at the world's leading university for art and design.

The Royal College of Art is seeking an inspiring Associate Lecturer in Sculpture to join our internationally renowned School of Arts & Humanities.

The MA Sculpture programme is an expansive, responsive and critically engaged environment where students explore contemporary approaches to thinking, making, presenting and challenging sculpture. Our programme embraces diverse practices, from material experimentation and installation to social practice, public art, performance and conceptual approaches, alongside emerging technologies including robotics, AI, sound, moving image and immersive media.

We are looking for an accomplished practitioner whose work critically engages with the evolving relationship between sculpture, digital technologies and material practice. You will bring expertise that supports students working across the expanded field of sculpture, with knowledge of areas such as digital fabrication, VR/AR, robotics, AI, spatial computing, computational design, motion capture or other innovative approaches to making.

Equally, we welcome candidates whose practice explores the wider cultural, social and environmental implications of these technologies through perspectives such as ecological practice, sustainable and circular making, new materialisms, decolonial approaches or more-than-human relations.

As an Associate Lecturer, you will contribute to high-quality postgraduate teaching through tutorials, seminars, workshops and group teaching, providing academic guidance and constructive feedback that enables students to develop ambitious and critically informed practices. You will contribute to teaching materials, participate in assessment, support programme activities and help foster an inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating learning environment.

You will have an active contemporary artistic practice, experience of teaching or tutoring students through individual and group learning, and an understanding of current professional contexts within contemporary sculpture. Experience of online and blended learning is essential, together with a commitment to equality, inclusion and continuous professional development.

A Master's degree in a relevant discipline and experience of teaching or supervising at postgraduate level are desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the world's leading postgraduate art and design institution, helping to shape innovative sculptural education while inspiring the next generation of artists working across physical, digital and hybrid practices.

Join the Royal College of Art and help redefine what sculpture can be.

Closing for applications at 11.59pm on 31^st July 2026

Interview are expected to take place w/c 10 August 2026

Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026

Programme/Department: Academic

Salary: £49,533 to £53,609 per annum pro rata