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42 positions at Royal College of Art

Royal College of Art

Project Officer: Robotics & AI (0.2FTE, Maternity cover 6 month contract)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 - £48,269 per annum pro rata182d ago

7 hours per week, Fixed-Term contract for 6 months The Royal College of Art is seeking a talented and motivated Project Officer to join its cutting-edge Robotics Laboratory based at our state-of-the-art Battersea campus. This part-time role (0.2 FTE) is an exciting opportunity to…

Mechanical EngineeringProduction Engineering & ManufacturingOther EngineeringProject Management & Consulting+6
Royal College of Art

Interim Head of Executive Education (fixed term 6-9 months)

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridContract£64,753 - £72,255 per annum182d ago

Location: Battersea, London/Hybrid Contract: Interim (Fixed Term for 6-9 months) Full-time (part-time may be considered at a minimum of 0.6fte) The Royal College of Art is the world’s leading university of art and design. We are seeking to appoint a commercially astute Interim He…

Business StudiesEducation StudiesSenior ManagementEducation Studies (inc. TEFL)+6
Royal College of Art

Associate Lecturer - MA Textiles (0.5FTE, fixed term contract)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£49,533 - £53,609 per annum pro rata189d ago

Associate Lecturer – Textiles (0.5 FTE, Fixed Term to end August 26) The Royal College of Art is seeking an inspiring and committed Associate Lecturer to join our dynamic Textiles Programme on a 0.5 FTE fixed-term contract, to start as soon as possible until the end of August 202…

Higher EducationAcademic or ResearchDesignAcademic+1
Royal College of Art

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time£44,693 - £48,269 per annum189d ago

Join the world’s number one university for art and design. The Royal College of Art is the leading global institution for postgraduate art and design education. Ranked No.1 in the world for art and design, we are a community of artists, designers, architects, communicators and cr…

AcademicHuman ResourcesProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesHigher Education
Royal College of Art

Student Conduct and Complaints Manager

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time£49,533 - £53,609 per annum196d ago

At the Royal College of Art , we are committed to delivering an exceptional academic and student experience within a world-leading postgraduate art and design environment. We are seeking an experienced and confident professional to lead our student conduct, complaints and academi…

AdministrativeProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicHigher Education+1
Royal College of Art

Project Manager - Consultancy & Commercial Services

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time£49,533 - £53,609 per annum196d ago

Join the world’s leading art and design university and help turn creativity into real-world impact. The Royal College of Art’s Consultancy & Commercial Services unit is the College’s commercial arm, connecting our internationally renowned academic and research expertise with part…

Higher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicProject Management & Consulting
Royal College of Art

Prospect Research and Pipeline Manager

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-time£49,533 - £53,609 per annum203d ago

Join the prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA) as a Prospect Research & Pipeline Manager within our dedicated Advancement & Alumni Team.  With a strong sense of collegiality and a commitment to innovation, the RCA is seeking a motivated individual to support and enhance our fund…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicHigher EducationFundraising, Alumni, Bids & Grants
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Toxic Heritage Project) 0.8FTE, Fixed-term contract - 19 months

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 per annum pro rata203d ago

Toxic Heritage: Socio-natural Landscapes of Extraction and Pollution in the Harz and Cornwall The Royal College of Art is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the UK team of the AHRC-funded project Toxic Heritage: Socio-natural Landscapes of Extraction and Pollution in the H…

Physical & Environmental SciencesHigher EducationEnvironmental SciencesAnthropology+6
Royal College of Art

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Visualising Relations to Land of Traditional and Indigenous Peoples) - 0.2FTE

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 per annum pro rata203d ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate (0.2 FTE, 7 hours per week) Fixed-term until January 2027 Start date: ASAP (preferred 1 March 2026) We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a background in environmental or forensic architecture and strong expertise in game-engine sof…

Higher EducationCreative Arts & DesignArchitecture & BuildingFine Art+3
Royal College of Art

Academic Registrar

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid

HybridFull-timeCompetitive224d ago

Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world’s oldest art and design university in continuous operation and today hosts the largest postgraduate community of art and design students globally. The RCA has been ranked the world’s number one art and design university for e…

Higher EducationAdministrativeStudent ServicesAcademic+1
Royal College of Art

Senior Tutor (Research) - 0.4FTE, 6 month fixed term contract

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£64,753 - £72,255 per annum pro rata231d ago

The School of Arts and Humanities is seeking to appoint a Senior Tutor (Research) to provide School-wide academic leadership in support of its research strategy and REF preparedness. This fixed-term, part-time role is focused on delivering intensive research leadership, mentoring…

SociologyHigher EducationOther Social SciencesAnthropology+3
Royal College of Art

Specialist Technical Instructor - Future Materials, Casting & Composites

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteFull-time£44,693 - £48,269 per annum231d ago

We are seeking an experienced, adaptable and highly motivated person  to provide specialist technical expertise, instruction, demonstration and support in, Mould Making, Sculpting, Casting and Composites at the Royal College of Art. The focus of the role is on art fabrication and…

AcademicHigher EducationLaboratory, Clinical & TechnicianProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Royal College of Art

Tutor (Research) - MA Architecture (0.8FTE, fixed term maternity cover)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£55,040 - £61,322 per annum pro rata252d ago

Maternity cover 2.2.26 - 30.10.26 We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Tutor (Research) to join the MA Architecture programme on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. Working closely with the Head of Programme, Beth Hughes , the postholder will play a key role in the concep…

AcademicArchitecture, Building & PlanningArchitecture & BuildingAcademic or Research+1
Royal College of Art

EAP Pre-Sessional Tutor (1FTE, FTC)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£44,693 - £50,836 per annum pro rata252d ago

The Royal College of Art (RCA) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced EAP (English for Academic Purposes) tutors to join our 2026 Pre-Sessional teaching pool . These courses support international postgraduate Art and Design students in developing academic communication, cr…

Education Studies (inc. TEFL)LanguagesAcademicTEFL/TESOL+3
Royal College of Art

Director of Consultancy and Commercial Services

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteFull-timeCompetitive259d ago

The Royal College of Art is the world’s leading university of art and design, renowned for its global impact across creativity, innovation and research. We believe strongly in the value of external engagement — for the benefit it brings to society, to our partners, and to the pro…

Project Management & ConsultingProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicHigher Education+1
Royal College of Art

Research Associate (0.5FTE - 1 year fixed term contract)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£38,738 per annum pro rata273d ago

The Royal College of Art invites applications for a part-time Research Associate to join CirculAI Fashion , an ambitious research project within the AI-Design Lab (AiDLab) —a major collaboration between the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the RCA, funded through Hong Kong’s …

Business & Management StudiesOther Business & Management StudiesAcademicOther Physical Sciences+6
Royal College of Art

Technical Services Coordinator in Making (maternity cover)

Royal College of Art·London

OnsiteContract£55,040 - £61,322 per annum274d ago

Maternity-cover from February 2026 for 1 year We are looking for an experienced, adaptable, highly motivated and outcome-focused person to work with our technical support team at the Royal College of Art. Your teams deliver a wide variety of making and digital making activities a…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesAdministrativeAcademicHigher Education
Royal College of Art

Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Royal College of Art·London, Hybrid/On-site

HybridFull-time£64,753 - £72,255 Grade 10, per annum, including London Allowance274d ago

Permanent | Full time | Hybrid (3 days on site) Interview Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026 The Royal College of Art is the world’s leading university for art and design and home to a diverse, global creative community. As we move towards our bicentenary in 2037, we are strengtheni…

AcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesLegal, Compliance & PolicyHigher Education+1

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Higher EducationAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademic or ResearchAdministrativeProject Management & ConsultingSenior ManagementCreative Arts & DesignOther EngineeringEducation Studies (inc. TEFL)ManagementBusiness & Management Studies