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Academic Planning and Performance Manager

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteFull-time£49,533 - £53,609 per annum12d ago

The Royal College of Art is seeking an experienced &  highly capable Academic Planning & Performance Manager to join our Academic Registry team. This is a key senior professional services role, providing high-quality planning, analysis, reporting and coordination to support insti…

AdministrativeHigher EducationAcademicStudent Services+2
Royal College of Art

Head of Quality & Partnerships (1FTE, FTC)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£64,753 - £72,255 per annum12d ago

3 year fixed-term contract, aligned to partnership delivery cycle The Royal College of Art is seeking an exceptional higher education professional to join us as Head of Quality & Partnerships , a pivotal senior role leading academic quality assurance, governance & standards acros…

Legal, Compliance & PolicyHigher EducationAcademicSenior Management+1
Royal College of Art

Principal Gifts Manager (1FTE)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteFull-time£49,533 - £53,609 per annum12d ago

The Royal College of Art is seeking an ambitious and experienced Principal Gifts Manager to join our collaborative Advancement & Alumni team. Philanthropy plays a significant role in the life of the RCA. Working with alumni, donors, companies, trusts and foundations, we raise vit…

Higher EducationAcademicFundraising, Alumni, Bids & GrantsProfessional / Managerial / Support Services+1
Royal College of Art

Partnerships Marketing Manager (0.5 FTE)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 - £48,269 Grade 7 / pro-rata26d ago

Are you a relationship-focused marketing professional with experience in higher education and student recruitment? The Royal College of Art is looking for a Partnerships Marketing Manager to help strengthen our UK and global partnerships and support the recruitment of exceptional…

AcademicPR, Marketing, Sales & CommunicationHigher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Royal College of Art

Executive Education Coordinator

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time£44,693 - £48,269 per annum26d ago

Battersea, London (Hybrid Working) Are you an exceptional organiser with a passion for delivering high-quality learning experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment where no two days are the same? The Royal College of Art is looking for an Executive Educ…

AdministrativeHigher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademic
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Head of Reporting & Compliance - InnovationRCA (0.7FTE)

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridPart-time£55,040 - £61,322 per annum pro rata26d ago

InnovationRCA, Battersea, London 0.7 FTE (24.5 hours per week) | Permanent InnovationRCA is the Royal College of Art's centre for entrepreneurship and commercialisation, supporting ambitious founders, transformative technologies and innovative ventures to create real-world impact…

Higher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesSenior ManagementLegal, Compliance & Policy+1
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Associate Lecturer - Studio MA Architecture (0.2, 0.134 & 0.048 FTE available, Fixed term) School of Architecture

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£49,533 - £53,609 per annum pro rata34d ago

Associate Lecturer – Studio (MA Architecture) Join a world-leading postgraduate art and design institution and contribute to shaping the future of architectural practice and education. The School of Architecture , provides an intellectually rich and culturally dynamic context for…

Creative Arts & DesignArchitecture, Building & PlanningDesignHigher Education+3
Royal College of Art

Executive Education Events & Communications Administrator

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time£38,738 - £43,571 per annum34d ago

Research & Innovation Battersea, London (Hybrid Working) 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 l…

AdministrativePR, Marketing, Sales & CommunicationHospitality, Retail, Conferences & EventsProfessional / Managerial / Support Services+2
Royal College of Art

Visualisation Lab Manager - Specialist Technical Instructor in Visualisation (1FTE - fixed term for 1 year)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 - £48,269 per annum48d ago

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 …

Higher EducationLaboratory, Clinical & TechnicianAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
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Associate Lecturer - Sculpture (0.12fte - fixed term to 31 August 2027)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£49,533 - £53,609 per annum pro rata48d ago

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 renown…

Fine ArtAcademic or ResearchAcademicCreative Arts & Design+1
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Associate Lecturer - Painting (0.13fte - fixed term to 31 August 2027)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£49,533 - £53,609 per annum pro rata48d ago

School of Arts & Humanities 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. …

Fine ArtAcademic or ResearchAcademicCreative Arts & Design+1
Royal College of Art

Tutor (Research) Curating Contemporary Art (0.6FTE)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsitePart-time£55,040 - £61,322 per annum pro rata63d ago

Shape the Future of Curatorial Practice at the Royal College of Art! Programme Overview: Curating is a creative, dynamic, and diverse practice, evolving constantly in response to contemporary artists, cultural practitioners, and the expectations of today’s audiences. The Curating…

Academic or ResearchFine ArtAcademicCreative Arts & Design+1
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Robotics & AI (1 FTE, FTC)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 - £48,269 per annum91d ago

The Royal College of Art (RCA) is seeking an outstanding Senior/Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the RCA Robotics Laboratory in the School of Design. This role is part of the Circular Robot 5.0 project, an ambitious, EPSRC-funded initiative led by Dr. Sina Sareh, Ac…

Engineering & TechnologyComputer ScienceDesignArtificial Intelligence+6
Royal College of Art

Start-ups and Content Manager - 0.8fte (ftc to May 2027)

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridContract£55,040 - £61,322 per annum pro rata98d ago

Fixed term from September 2026 - May 2027 Battersea, London/hybrid Join one of the world’s leading university incubators and help shape the next generation of design-led ventures. InnovationRCA, the commercialisation and entrepreneurship hub of the Royal College of Art, is seekin…

Higher EducationProject Management & ConsultingSenior ManagementPR, Marketing, Sales & Communication+3
Royal College of Art

Financial & Project Accountant

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time£55,040 - £61,322 per annum105d ago

Location: Kensington Reporting to: Group Accountant Contract: Permanent / Full-time Purpose of the Role We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Financial & Project Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Group Accountant, this role combines technical acco…

AcademicFinance & ProcurementHigher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Design Engineer) Aids to Navigation - 1fte fixed term

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 - £48,269 per annum112d ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Design Engineering School of Design Fixed-term: 3 years Full-time (Years 1–2) | 0.3 FTE (Year 3) We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Design Engineering to join an internationally focused research project: Developing Low-…

Academic or ResearchAcademicMechanical EngineeringElectrical & Electronic Engineering+4
Royal College of Art

Research Associate - Aids to Navigation - 1fte fixed term for 3 year

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£38,738 - £43,571 per annum112d ago

Developing Low-Cost Co-Designed Navigation Aids for SIDS & LDCs School of Design Fixed-term: 3 years Full-time (Years 1–2) | 0.3 FTE (Year 3) The School of Design invites applications for a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary research team working on Developing Low-Co…

Academic or ResearchAcademicMechanical EngineeringElectrical & Electronic Engineering+4
Royal College of Art

Journals and E-resources Librarian - 0.6fte

Royal College of Art·London

OnsitePart-time£44,693 - £48,269 per annum pro rata112d ago

The Library – Royal College of Art Permanent | 0.6 FTE | Kensington Campus The Royal College of Art is seeking a collaborative and organised Journals & E-Resources Librarian to join its Library team within the Education and Student Success Directorate. Working as part of the Coll…

AcademicHigher EducationLibrary Services, Data & Information ManagementProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Researcher (INFUZE) - Intelligent Mobility Design Centre (maternity cover) 0.6 - 1 fte

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 - £48,269 per annum140d ago

POST: Grade 7 Postdoctoral Researcher (maternity cover 6 months minimum) INFUZE project Intelligent Mobility Design Centre, RCA Inspiring Futures for Zero Carbon Mobility – Postdoctoral Design Researcher, Royal College of Art Would you like to be part of a major collaborative res…

Creative Arts & DesignAcademicArchitecture & BuildingHigher Education+4
Royal College of Art

Tutor (research) in Graduate Diploma 0.8 FTE (maternity cover)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£55,040 - £61,322 per annum pro rata154d ago

The Royal College of Art is seeking an exceptional and enthusiastic Tutor to join the Graduate Diploma in Art & Design programme on a 10‑month maternity cover . This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a world-renowned institution dedicated to leading-edge creative education…

Higher EducationEducation Studies (inc. TEFL)Academic or ResearchEducation Studies+2
Royal College of Art

Associate Lecturer - Fashion (0.1fte, fixed term 2 years)

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridContract£49,533 - £53,609 per annum pro rata168d ago

The Royal College of Art is seeking two outstanding practitioners to join the Fashion MA within the School of Design as Associate Lecturers (0.1 FTE each). These fixed-term roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s leading postgraduate art and design…

Creative Arts & DesignHigher EducationAcademic or ResearchDesign+1
Royal College of Art

Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: NetZero Futures

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£23,805 per annum, full time175d ago

Cohort 2 2026/2027 Funding providers: EPSRC and Royal College of Art Location: London Funding for: UK Students Project Description: Our NetZero Futures (NZF) Doctoral Landscape Award is a Fully funded EPSRC scholarship with RCA. The strategic vision of NZF brings together RCA wid…

Production Engineering & ManufacturingPhysical & Environmental SciencesPhDsMaterials Science+6
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Research Associate - AiDesign Lab (1fte, fixed term to 31 July 2027)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 - £48,269 per annum175d ago

Location: Battersea The Royal College of Art (RCA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the AI-Design Lab (AiDLab) — a pioneering collaboration between the RCA and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU), funded by the InnoHK programme. AiDLab br…

Computer SciencesCreative Arts & DesignDesignAcademic+3
Royal College of Art

Research AssociateTechnologist in Residence: Ecological Citizens (0.2fte, fixed term until 1.1.27)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 - £48,269 per annum pro rata175d ago

Fixed term until 1 January 2027 The Royal College of Art is seeking a creative, strategically minded Technologist in Residence to join the Ecological Citizen(s) Network+ (EC) — a £3.3M Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council-funded initiative exploring how digital tech…

Higher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesIT ServicesLibrary Services, Data & Information Management+1

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