The Royal College of Art is the UK’s only entirely postgraduate institution of art and design, dedicated to teaching, research and knowledge exchange with industry. The RCA has been ranked the number one university-level institution for art and design, internationally, for the eighth consecutive year according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026.
Applications are invited for a MA Programme Administrator in the Intelligent Mobility Design Centre (IMDC). This exciting new role is part time, working 0.6FTE (21 hours per week) and based at our state-of-the-art offices in Battersea. Commencing as soon as possible, initially until 19 September 2026.
The purpose of the post is to support the delivery, coordination, organisation, and administration of the Intelligent Mobility Design Centre MA programme, supporting the Head of Programme, (HOP), to ensure delivery of all administrative elements relating to curriculum, students, staff, and research, in pursuit of excellent standards of postgraduate education and unrivalled student experience.
The role will span all elements of administration, across the student lifecycle, including work on planning and development, marketing, admissions, student induction, timetabling, student records, assessment and feedback and examination administration.
You will use your experience gained in a similar role, working in a busy customer focused environment to deal with a variety of student and education related issues with tact and sensitivity. You will have excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to prioritise a heavy workload, whilst retaining excellent customer service standards.
Proficient in the use of productivity suites, email, calendar documents, spreadsheets, databases such as Microsoft Office or Google for work, along with financial management software, such as Agresso, Unit 4.
If you are naturally collaborative and enjoy being part of a team, please apply by Midnight on 26 February 2026. Interviews are likely to be held early in March.
When you apply on Indeed, we will send you the link to apply on the RCA web site. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Part-time hours: 21 per week
Salary: £33,786.00-£38,617.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
Reference ID: 192-22R
