Executive Education Communications and Events Administrator

he Royal College of Art is a dynamic institution with a rich history and a global reputation for excellence in art and design education. Join our team and contribute to the success of our students and the College.

About Us: The Royal College of Art (RCA), the world’s leading art and design university, is seeking a proactive and experienced Communications and Events Administrator to join our dynamic team. This role is based in our new, state-of-the-art research and innovation building in Battersea, within the Executive Education and Short Courses team, part of the Research and Knowledge Exchange office.   This role benefits from a hybrid working approach of a minimum of 2 days a week working in the office (flexibility needed during busy periods) and is appointed on a 1 year fixed term contract (could be extended depending on funding).

Role Overview: We invite applications from motivated individuals with a strong background in marketing and communications. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day communications and events administration, working closely with both the Executive Education department and the RCA’s Communications & Marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communications & Engagement:
  • Implement an effective client engagement plan developed by the Executive Education department.
  • Prepare content for social media and newsletters, posting regularly on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  • Create responsive, flexible, and targeted marketing content tailored for different audiences.
  • Ensure the effective dissemination of Executive Education content through RCA and Executive Education-specific channels.
• Events Administration:
  • Provide administrative support for concurrent online and on-campus short courses, executive masterclasses, talks, and events.
  • Work closely with the RCA Comms & Marketing team to align communication strategies and optimize content distribution.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in marketing and communications, preferably within an educational or arts institution.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and content creation.  Ability to format images, use templates or create new design assets using software such as Adobe Suite/Canva.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly within a dynamic team environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

Why Join Us? At the RCA, you will be part of a vibrant and innovative community that thrives on creativity and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge educational programs and engage with leading professionals in the field of art and design.

Join us at the Royal College of Art and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of art and design education through effective communication and event management.

Closing date for applications will be 11.59pm on 6 August 2024

Interview are likely to be held 21/22 August 2024 (TBC)

Further details: Information Pack  

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