Events and Recruitment Officer

The Royal College of Art is seeking an organised, proactive and people-focused Events and Recruitment Officer to join our Engagement, Brand & Marketing team.
This role sits within Student Recruitment & Marketing, a key function responsible for attracting applicants to the RCA and supporting student recruitment revenue. Choosing to study at the RCA is a significant decision - particularly for students relocating to London from across the UK and internationally - and this role plays a vital part in ensuring prospective students feel informed, confident and welcomed throughout their journey.
About the role
You will support the planning and delivery of a wide range of UK and international recruitment events, both in person and online. From portfolio reviews and presentations to Open Days and Offer Holder events, you will help create engaging experiences that allow prospective students to connect directly with the RCA community.
Working in a fast-paced environment, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating logistics, communications and stakeholder relationships to ensure events run smoothly.
Alongside events delivery, you will support applicants throughout the recruitment process by responding to enquiries and helping maintain a positive, supportive applicant experience., + Organise and support UK and international student recruitment events and Offer Holder activities
+ Coordinate venues, travel, accommodation, suppliers and event logistics
+ Create and manage event webpages, booking systems and promotional communications
+ Support delivery of online and on-campus Open Days and recruitment events
+ Maintain event planners, KPIs and reporting processes
+ Liaise with academics, alumni, internal teams and external partners
+ Monitor recruitment inboxes and respond to applicant and event enquiries
+ Evaluate event performance to inform future activity

You will bring demonstrable experience in organising and delivering events, alongside excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, working independently, and collaborating across teams.
You will also have:
+ Strong communication and customer service skills
+ Experience managing information across systems and spreadsheets
+ Confidence working in a fast-moving delivery environment
+ Experience with finance tracking and procurement processes
+ Good digital skills across productivity platforms
+ A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice
Experience in higher education, events agencies, online event delivery, CRM/email platforms or simple web content management is desirable.
Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days per week on campus. Attendance at events - including occasional evening or international travel - will be required during busy periods.

RCA Benefits available here: https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/work-at-the-rca/staff-benefits/
The Royal College of Art (RCA) aims to foster an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students and stakeholders are respected.
We recognise the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings and how this strengthens our research and enhances our teaching. In order for RCA to remain a world-leading institution we are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout all of our processes, from application through to appointment.
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