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Director of Consultancy and Commercial Services Date advertised 13 March 2026 7 April 2026 School/Area Programme/Department RCA Consultancy Limited Required hours Full Time Site All three sites/Hybrid, London, United Kingdom Competitive The Royal College of Art (RCA) is the worlds oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked the number one art and design university globally for eleven consecutive years in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. With a thriving postgraduate community and a global network of more than 25,000 alumni, the RCA is internationally recognised for its leadership in creative education, research and innovation across art, design, architecture, technology and materials. The Colleges interdisciplinary approach brings together artists, designers, architects, technologists and scientists to address complex global challenges and shape the future of creative practice. Its research environment spans fields from intelligent mobility and robotics to textiles circularity, materials futures and emerging technologies. Through its new Strategic Plan (20262030), the RCA aims to strengthen its global partnerships, expand international activity and further establish itself as the worlds most influential art and design community. The RCA is now seeking to appoint a Director of Consultancy and Commercial Services. This newly created role will lead the development and expansion of the Colleges consultancy, executive education and other commercial activities, supporting the RCAs ambition to diversify income and extend the global impact of its expertise in creative education, design and innovation. Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), the Director will set the strategic direction for the RCAs Consultancy & Commercial Services Unit and build a sustainable pipeline of opportunities in the UK and internationally. The role will involve working closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the College to identify and develop consultancy and executive education opportunities, ensuring projects are effectively managed and deliver strong financial and reputational returns. The successful candidate will be an experienced commercial leader with a strong track record of developing and growing consultancy or commercial services. They will bring strategic insight, entrepreneurial drive and excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior academics, industry partners and international clients. Experience of the higher education, research or innovation environment, alongside strong financial and commercial acumen, will be important. Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Royal College of Art on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit roles.saxbam.com using reference IAJDC. Alternatively email . Applications should be received by noon on 7 April 2026. Do you have an existing account, or are you a member of staff? For new applicants, please register for an account Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU RCA Royal College of Art are trademarks of the Royal College of Art #J-18808-Ljbffr