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RWA Director

The RWA is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the leadership of the charity as it enters its next phase, after a highly successful decade under the tenure of Alison Bevan during which time it has transformed into one of Bristol’s best-loved and most impactful cultural institutions.

The Director has overall executive responsibility for the RWA, including oversight of financial planning and governance, development, public programming, partnerships, and outreach. The role encompasses a broad portfolio of responsibilities and requires the exercise of the skills and competencies to match them.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees and supported by the senior management team, the Director is responsible for the leadership of the organisation, employee wellbeing and ensuring the business remains resilient and can sustain long-term success.

As an independent charity, a critical activity for this role is managing the various stakeholders to collectively deliver its vision of being a place that welcomes, inspires, and enriches the lives of all people from all communities and all backgrounds through Art and Creativity.

Following our transformation project completed in 2022, the Director will lead the RWA through its next phase of development and change, evolving a sustainable, values-driven business model ensuring future sustainability while seeking opportunities to capitalise on the vast well of untapped potential the organisation still offers.

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

How to apply
To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter stating why you think you are suitable for the job to John Vasey, Interim Chair of Trustees, at recruit@rwa.org.uk. Letters should be no more than 3 pages. All applications will be acknowledged.

Key dates
The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 7 March 2024.
In-person interviews will take place on Monday 25 March 2024 in Bristol.

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

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