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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p><strong>EVENTS MANAGER</strong></p>
<p><strong>Permanent, Full Time</strong></p>
<p><strong>Development Department</strong></p>
<p><strong>Up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus generous group pension and exciting benefits</strong>                                                                                                                        </p>
<p>All our roles are based at our iconic Piccadilly site, with an agile working policy in place (we are more than happy to discuss our approach further as part of the interview process!)                                                                                                                                                                                                                      <strong>About the Royal Academy of Arts</strong></p>
<p>The Royal Academy of Arts is one of the UK’s foremost arts institutions and our vision is to be a clear, strong voice for art and artists. We are an innovative, forward-looking and commercially astute organisation that receives no government operating subsidy. The 2.5-acre campus in Mayfair unites our two buildings and features three main gallery spaces which display changing art and architecture exhibitions.  In addition, we have a state-of-the-art Lecture Theatre, a Learning Centre and a dedicated Collection Gallery in 6 Burlington Gardens. All of this surrounds the RA Schools, the postgraduate art school which is at the heart of our mission.</p>
<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>
<p>The RA Events Team manages numerous events across the Academy including major Fundraisers, Opening Receptions, Private Views, Lectures and Corporate or Private events. It also serves the wider organisation, assisting with the smooth running of the RA’s public and Members’ events. Many of these events are attended by prominent individuals from across the arts world to celebrities, politicians and royalty.</p>
<p><em>We are looking for a dedicated Events Manager to plan, budget and deliver high-calibre events. You will also develop strong working relationships with colleagues across the Royal Academy to contribute towards the continued success of the RA’s event programme and the wider Development department.</em></p>
<p><em><strong>About you</strong></em></p>
<p><em>We are looking for an experienced and extremely well-organised Events Manager, with meticulous attention to detail to join our team. You will have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, co-ordinating specific details, information and requirements to strict deadlines. Flexible, versatile and creative, you will pre-empt and propose solutions to problems and respond to challenges promptly and proactively.</em></p>
<p>You will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to quickly forge strong relationships with the Academy’s clients, supporters and suppliers, with experience of working in the arts or charitable sectors. Confident and articulate, you will have sound commercial acumen and will be comfortable working in a target-driven environment.<em> </em>We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.                      <strong>                                                                                                   </strong></p>
<p><strong>Why join us? </strong></p>
<p>You will be joining a team who are passionate about what they do, where they work and really care about the success of the people and the organisation. We really do put people first in the decisions we make and listen to your views before acting. We also offer a variety of benefits (some pretty unique to us!) </p>
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<li>Agile Working approach, with up to two days working offsite</li>
<li>Enhanced Pension Scheme (employer contributions of up to 10% of your salary) </li>
<li>Access to all our Exhibitions, in addition to Exhibitions with our reciprocal partners (other cultural institutions across the country) </li>
<li>Access to Staff Events held at the RA </li>
<li>Enhanced Holiday (25 days, plus an extended Christmas break) </li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme </li>
<li>Give as You Earn Scheme to donate to a Charity of your choice </li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li>
<li>Discount in our Cafés and Shops </li>
<li>Employee Council, where your views can be shared and listened to </li>
<li>Employee Choir, Life Drawing Classes and a variety of Employee Clubs, run by employees for employees, from football to crafts.                                                                    </li>
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<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>
<p>To apply for this position, <strong>candidates must complete the Application Form</strong>. For further information about this role, and to find our application form, visit our website at: https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/royalacademy/VacancyDetails.aspx?FromSearch=True&MenuID=&VacancyID=526</p>
<p>Due to volume of applications if you have not heard anything within 10 days after advert closure, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. </p>
<p><strong>Closing date for applications:         </strong>25th April 2022 </p>
<p><strong>Interviews likely to be held:              </strong>w/c 2 May 2022</p>