Jobs and Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Visitor Experience and Events Manager

We are looking for a Visitor Experience & Events Manager, responsible for operational oversight of all aspects of the visitor experience at the RWA, ensuring a friendly, efficient and consistent point of contact and offering a warm welcome to all visitors.

Please submit CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for this post in no more than 1000 words to kate.foster@rwa.org.uk or contact for an informal discussion about the role.

Download the Job Description and Person Specification, which can be found at the bottom of this page.

CLOSING DATE 9am on 18 December 2023

INTERVIEWS Monday 8 January 2024

Board of Trustees

Chair of the RWA Board of Trustees

We are currently seeking an exceptional individual to become our new 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.

For further information about the RWA and the role, please download the PDF role outline below, or to discuss or apply, please email the Interim Chair, John Vasey, chair@rwa.org.uk

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

We invite expressions of interest by 31 December 2023.

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.

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