Administrator (1 year fixed term contract)

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  • Posted 4 hours ago

The Royal College of Art

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Job Summary

Are you an organised, detail-oriented administrator with a passion for supporting postgraduate research? The Royal College of Art is looking for a Research Student Administrator to join our dynamic Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Administrative Team.

Job Description

Due to an internal secondment, this full time and fixed term role is available, starting as soon as possible until March 2026, based at our state-of-the-art facility at Battersea with the flexibility of hybrid working available.

This role is all about keeping our doctoral research programmes running smoothly – from managing student records and coordinating major events like the Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) and Research Biennale, to liaising with students, supervisors, and external examiners. You’ll also be handling finance, training sessions, and student support, making this a varied and rewarding role.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead and organise key doctoral events (DTP, Biennale, PGR socials)
  • Be the go-to person for postgraduate research queries
  • Manage records & data to keep everything running seamlessly
  • Support financial processes for guest lecturers, training, and events
  • Work collaboratively with students, academics & the wider RCA team

Job Requirements

What we’re looking for:

  • Degree or equivalent experience in administration or higher education
  • First-class organisation & problem-solving skills
  • Experience working in a busy, customer-focused environment
  • Excellent attention to detail & digital literacy
  • A proactive, team-focused attitude

Bonus points if you have an interest in contemporary art & design!

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Administrator (1 year fixed term contract)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Education
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Sun, 16 Feb 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Administrator (1 year fixed term contract)

Job: Administrator (1 year fixed term contract)

Organisation: The Royal College of Art

Postcode: SW11 4NL

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