RAD Awards Programme Officer (Maternity Cover)

Great opportunity for a RAD Awards Programme Officer to join the Faculty of Education team at the Royal Academy of Dance

We are seeking an RAD Awards Programme Officer to support Academic Programme Managers in the management and delivery of several programmes of study and awards of the Royal Academy of Dance on a 12-month Maternity Cover basis. You will support onsite and distance learning students, liaising closely with Registry, as well as academic full-time, part-time and sessional staff to deliver an efficient, timely and professional service. This role is a part-time position, working across 4 days for 28 hours each week.

Joining us, you will have:

• Experience of delivering administrative processes and procedures, as well as servicing meetings, ideally in a higher education context;
• Knowledge of digital resources to support learning and teaching – experience of using Virtual Learning Environments (e.g., Moodle) is desirable;
• Strong analytical and IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and Web Content Management;
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, and confidence in dealing with inquiries from the general public, colleagues, and students;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Experience of working in a higher or further education context would be desirable.

We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. While time in our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) office will be required, we operate a hybrid model of in-person and remote working. Staff discounts on dance and fitness classes, wellbeing resources, events, and volunteering opportunities enhance the RAD experience, along with a range of lunchtime activities including book club, dance, Pilates, and a craft club.

We also offer 25 days paid holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, Bupa cash plan, life assurance, season ticket loan, and cycle to work scheme.

Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications must include a full employment history and reference details to be considered.

This role involves a high degree of contact with children and is classified as ‘regulated activity’. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for or come into contact with, and to adhere to the RAD’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, from minority ethnic backgrounds, and from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please inform us of any access needs for the interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to interview. We are unable to sponsor under the Skilled Worker scheme.

No agencies, please.

OUR VALUES

• Exceptional Together – working collaboratively to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Creative Innovators – at the forefront of new artistic ideas and approaches.
• Champions of wellbeing – providing a supportive environment and promoting the wellbeing of the dance community.
• Open to all – removing barriers to participation.
• Happy to help – providing excellent customer service and being helpful and friendly.