Job Description

Full time and fixed term until 1 December 2025
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to join our team in the School of Arts and Humanities. This is a key administrative role supporting the successful delivery of postgraduate programmes. You will work closely with the School General Manager and academic staff to uphold our commitment to academic excellence and an outstanding student experience. This role is full time and fixed term until December 2025 and you will benefit from hybrid working at our state-of-the-art facilities in Battersea, London/home.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of postgraduate education, providing comprehensive support across the student lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support all elements of postgraduate administration, including planning, marketing, admissions, induction, assessment, feedback, and exams.
• Act as a key point of contact for students, staff, and external partners-handling enquiries via email and in person.
• Manage student and financial records, including the use of Agresso for financial tasks and ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Lead on timetabling, room bookings, and the configuration of teaching spaces (including AV setup).
• Provide administrative support for committees, open evenings, and events.
• Support the engagement and payment of Visiting Lecturers.
• Ensure effective systems and processes are in place and proactively seek opportunities for improvement.
• Accurately maintain key statistics and undertake minute-taking for programme meetings.
• Oversee elements of calendar management, financial processing, and local procurement.

About You:
You'll bring experience in academic administration with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You'll be confident in managing multiple priorities, communicating with diverse stakeholders, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality. A flexible team player, you'll be ready to contribute to the dynamic and creative environment of the School.
Please see the Information pack for more details of this exciting new role.
To Apply
Please submit your expression of interest via the application form, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above, with upload for CV with a short statement outlining your suitability for the role.
This role will close for applications at 11.59pm on Sunday 8 June 2025.
Further details:
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The Royal College of Art (RCA) aims to foster an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students and stakeholders are respected.
We recognise the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings and how this strengthens our research and enhances our teaching. In order for RCA to remain a world-leading institution we are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout all of our processes, from application through to appointment.
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