Please note that this role is being offered on a fixed term contract, until November 2027.
About this Role
The Royal Academy of Arts is currently seeking a motivated and capable Project Manager with proven project management experience, or relevant experience in a related field, to join our Estates team.
The Project Manager will support the delivery of a varied portfolio of projects across the Royal Academy, including minor capex and opex projects, temporary exhibition builds, conservation, maintenance and refurbishment projects, and other strategic initiatives.
This role will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a dynamic cultural and heritage environment, working on projects that directly contribute to the organisation's future success.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will have a relevant technical qualification and/or equivalent experience, for example in Engineering, Architecture, Surveying or Project Management.
You will have proven experience managing building projects and installations, ideally in a listed building or arts institution environment, including planning and scheduling, budget management and negotiating with contractors and suppliers.
As well as being highly organised, you will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and manage a variety of stakeholders, alongside a good understanding of procurement, sustainable building practices and Health & Safety requirements.
Please note that this role is required to work onsite 4 days a week.
The Company
The RA dates way back to 1768 when a group of artists and architects persuaded King George lll to help them to ‘establish a society for promoting the Art of Design'. The original academy, in Pall Mall, was less than 10 meters long. Since then, there have been many changes, though the RA’s core purpose of bringing art and design to a broad audience and championing art and artists still holds true.
Today we are a contemporary art organisation hosting internationally acclaimed exhibitions and through investment in employee training and development, with courses such as Unconscious Bias, LGBTQ+ Awareness, Bystander, and Mental Health First Aid training, we are striving to foster a safe space for everyone through positive action. We also have Employee Network Groups, Ways In Groups, and an Employee Council so every employee has a voice and a way to feel heard by colleagues through the CEO.
The RA is truly a unique place, both as an attraction to our visitors, but also as a workplace. Our people are at the heart of all we do, and we support a broad and inspiring mix of departments; from exhibitions, curators, art handlers, researchers, publishers, and digital to schools and education, visitor welcome, fundraisers, and corporate support.
The Benefits
Exhibitions
Reciprocal Agreements with galleries across the UK
Enhanced Pension
Generous employer contributions
Enhanced Holiday
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Wellbeing
Access to a virtual GP Service and Mental Health First Aiders
Agile Working
The opportunity to work flexibly
RA Staff Council
Where your views are heard and listened to
Employee Clubs
Football, Staff Choir and more
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Project Manager (FTC) in London employer: Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates creativity and collaboration in the heart of London. Employees benefit from a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, as well as the unique experience of working within a prestigious institution that attracts high-profile visitors. With a focus on proactive service and security, this role not only provides meaningful engagement with art and culture but also fosters a sense of community among staff.
