Careers at the RA
Where could your talent take you?
Like any leading organisation, we know how important it is to value the people who do the hard work day in, day out.
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Working here
It is the dedicated and talented people behind the scenes who help make what we do possible. You might be surprised by the variety and scope of the opportunities here at the RA. From art handlers to fundraisers, event managers to accountants, we are a diverse group of people committed to delivering the highest standards to our visitors.
We offer a number of unique benefits including free entry to exhibitions across London, discounts in our shops and cafés, exclusive after hours family and friends events in the galleries, free life drawing classes, a staff gallery and much more.
Working here is to be part of a very special community and we pride ourselves on making sure our staff feel valued.
We host some of the world’s most celebrated exhibitions, are home to Britain’s first art school, and have big plans for the future. Come and be a part of our story.
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What's it like working at the RA?
Watch our video to find out more.
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Current vacancies and how to apply
If you are interested in working with us, you can view our current vacancies and apply through our online application process via the link below. Please note we are no longer able to accept any other form of application including speculative applications.
When you register you can opt to receive email alerts when new vacancies come up.
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Other opportunities
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Freelance Opportunities
Freelance Creative Workshop Leader – Digital Journeys Project (Learning Department)
Fixed-term appointment from October 2017 through January 2018
We are looking to appoint an inspiring individual to work as Freelance Creative Educator to help to deliver a participatory, heritage-focused, creative project. You will lead workshops with FE students and with families, exploring with them themes, ideas and stories inspired by works in the RA’s Collection.
To find out more about this fixed-term role, please download the information pack below.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@royalacademy.org.uk
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Volunteering
We really value the team of dedicated volunteers who help us carry out our mission. At the moment, we don’t have any volunteer vacancies, but we have plans to develop our volunteering programme in the future – check back here or follow us on Twitter for the latest updates.
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Internships & apprenticeships
From time to time we offer internships and apprenticeships and when we do, they will be advertised here. If you would like to be added to our internship mailing list then please get in touch via volunteering@royalacademy.org.uk
We also work closely with several London boroughs to provide valuable work experience for students. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept speculative applications.
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Reaching your potential
Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about allowing staff to grow and fulfil their potential. Recent initiatives include:
Inspiring Managers
A year-long programme for all managers covering a range of topics from leading a team to managing budgets and projects.Inspiring Employees
Monthly lunch and learn sessions open to all, featuring guest speakers such as Harvard Business Review award winner and London Business School professor, Rob Goffee.Training for individuals or teams
From British Sign Language to ACCA financial certification to History of Art evening classes at the Sotheby’s Institute to public speaking, we help staff to acquire and hone the skills they need to reach their potential.![Lunch & Learn lecture, Why should anyone be led by you? with London Business School’s Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Rob Goffee]()
Lunch & Learn lecture, Why should anyone be led by you? with London Business School’s Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Rob Goffee
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