Young People's Programmer (FTC)
Royal Academy of Arts Closing date: Tue, 29 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 "> published -
Job Description
Please note that this role is being offered on a 6 month fixed term contract.
About the Role
The Royal Academy of Arts is currently seeking a Young People's Programmer to join our Learning & Public Programmes team, on fixed term contract for 6 months.
The Young People's Programmer will be responsible for planning and delivering a programme of creative learning activities for young people (15 -25 yr olds), ensuring that the programmes, projects and resources reflect the RA as a welcoming place for young people to explore new ideas, develop their creative skills and gain deeper knowledge of further education and career opportunities in the creative sector.
This role will also work to support the Learning Programme Manager in delivering student focused initiatives, like the Young Artists' Summer Show, that include young people.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will have experience of delivering inclusive creative learning events for young people and a commitment to engaging diverse audiences in learning about art.
You will have a confident knowledge of the visual arts, and will bring to the role, excellent project management, planning and scheduling skills and experience briefing creative professionals.
As well as being a clear an adaptable communicator, you will also be able to build effective relationships and work confidently both independently and as part of a team.
On occasions, this role will be required to work evening and weekends, in particular Saturdays and Friday nights.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Young People's Programmer (FTC)
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Tue, 29 Sep 2026
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Location:
London
About Royal Academy of Arts
We’re run by the Royal Academicians, artists and architects elected by their peers in recognition of their exceptional work. We’re home to Britain’s longest established art school, the RA Schools. Every year since 1768 we’ve held an annual Summer Exhibition, the largest open-submission art exhibition in the world. We present our collection of art and architecture in free displays throughout our home on Piccadilly. And we put on world-class exhibitions of art from around the world, welcoming hund