Are you an experiencedEducation Managerready to shape the future ofeducation?
The Royal Society of Arts is the home of creativity for the common good. Since 1754 it has championed ingenuity andinnovation, andturned possibility into progress. From pioneeringinventionand design to shaping social change, we are a place for action and connection, where the brilliance of people drives change. And today, thisorganisationis more vital than ever.
The Opportunity
We'relooking for an education managerto helpdevelopeducation,skills,and lifelong learning projectsfor social impact.
This role is based at RSA House in London for at least three days per week, with hybrid flexibility for the remaining days.
Whatyou'lldo
- Manage the co-design and production of learning assets, case studies, and Fellow and public-facing outputs (briefings, campaign and event content, educatorresourcesand CPD).
- Work with schools, colleges and related policy partners and professionals to explore,conveneand test assumptions.
- Build and sustain trusted relationships across the UK education and skills ecosystem (practice, policy, activism, thought leadership),anticipatinguncertainty and managing expectations.
- Support partnership development and funding by shaping propositions, contributing tobidsand stewarding partner/funder requirements with colleagues.
- Manage the investigation ofnew ideasin education, skills, SEND and lifelong learning, working with researchers to generate insight and shape a strong strategic pipeline for Fellowship engagement and growth.
Who you are
- Creative, innovative, and passionate abouteducation andsocial impact.
- A clear and effective communicatorable to build and sustain trusted relationships across the UK education and skills ecosystem.
- Inclusive,supportiveand people-focused leader.
- An analytical thinker able to collect and interpret data to translate intonewideas,generatingimpact.
Your key experience
- Degree level or equivalent professional experiencerequired,postgraduatequalification in education or related discipline, desirable.
- Significant experience(5+ years) in the education sector, including time working in or closely with UK schools or colleges, plus experience across the wider education, skills,policyand lifelong learning ecosystem.
- Knowledgeable of the UK education andskillslandscape and associated policy and funding.
- Sound working knowledge ofprogrammedelivery disciplines, and ability to work effectively within aprogrammemanagement structure.
- Demonstrable experience with complex, cross-disciplinaryinitiativesand budgets-taking ideas from investigation and framing through to delivery,learningand influence.
Apply
In order toapply, please click 'quick apply' on our recruitment page andsubmityour CV.You will alsobe requiredto answer a series of questions, including two written questions focused on your experience and motivation.You do not need tosubmita coverletter.
The closing date for receipt of applications is29 May 2026.However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply. Please get yourapplication inas soon as possible.
Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.
If invited tointerview, we will share theformatofany tasks in advance so you can prepare fully.
Inclusion Statement
As a social changeorganisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisibledifferenceshould feel welcomed and able to contribute to creating a better future. You can read our full inclusion statement on our website.
Please let us know if yourequireany reasonable adjustments oraccommodations,for example,additionaltimeor an alternativeformat.
