Jobs and Opportunities

Job Opportunities

We are not currently recruiting for full- or part-time paid staff roles, but are always interested to hear from people with retail, reception or hospitality experience who would like to be considered for casual employment in our Visitor Experience and Events team.  Contact info@rwa.org.uk with your CV if interested.

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RWA Chair of the Board of Trustees

The RWA (Royal West of England Academy) in Bristol is seeking an exceptional individual to become non-executive Chair.

An entirely independent charity (1070163), the RWA has recently undertaken a transformational capital project, opening up its exhibitions and outreach programme to new audiences, and providing creative inspiration to some of Bristol’s most under-served individuals and communities.

Leading the RWA governing body, the new Chair will be responsible for all aspects of good governance and propriety and will importantly take a lead role in furthering the RWA’s ambitious programme delivering creativity for all while ensuring financial resilience and sustainability.

Ideally suited to an individual with a wide experience of business and institutional leadership, this role requires an interest in arts or cultural involvement and an understanding of Charity governance. 

For further information visit the Trustees page of our website, or to discuss or apply for the role, please email the Interim Chair, John Vasey, chair@rwa.org.uk

For further information on the RWA, email the Director, alison.bevan@rwa.org.uk

For full details, including job description and person specification, please download the recruitment pack below.

Positive recruitment for diversity

RWA recognises that each of us bring our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique perspective to what we do. We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications from those who bring balance to our organisation. We therefore welcome applications from people with characteristics currently under-represented in our team and will offer an interview to those who meet our minimum requirements and are global majority or mixed heritage; identify as non-binary, trans and/or LGBTQ+; have a recognised disability, or are neurodivergent.

​Voluntary Positions

So much of what we do is thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers. From taking care of our visitors, to assisting our workshop leaders, every single volunteer makes a valuable difference to the RWA.  

Find out more about volunteering at the RWA. 

Artist Opportunities

Please visit the 'Artists' section of this website for opportunities specifically for artists, such as Annual Open Exhibitions and the chance to apply to become an Artist Network Member or Academician.

RWA recognises that each of us bring our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique perspective to what we do. You may not have direct experience of a cultural organisation but perhaps you have relevant experience in a different setting? We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications from those who bring balance to our organisation. We therefore welcome applications from people with characteristics currently under-represented in our governance and will offer an interview to those who meet our minimum requirements and are global majority or mixed heritage; identify as non-binary, trans and/or LGBTQ+; have a recognised disability, or are neurodiverse.

Images: Alice Hendy Photography