The Royal Academy of Dance is a dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing standards of dance education, teaching, promoting and investing in the development of dance worldwide. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the form of a Lead Events Officer in the Marketing, Communications and Membership (MCM) Department. You will be responsible for the planning, organisation and delivery of a range of internal and external events which comply with internal policy and legislation. You will work with colleagues to ensure that events deliver value for members and other key stakeholders, in support of the Academy’s Strategic Plan.

You will need to have substantial experience in an events organisation role where you have held sole responsibility for the successful delivery of events attended by members of the public. Your experience will ideally be from an arts, membership or not for profit organisation. You will need knowledge of health and safety requirements, including risk assessment techniques. You will have a proven interest in live events. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and an ability to liaise effectively with senior management, colleagues and external contacts, including VIPs is vital. You will need to be comfortable with using your own initiative to make situation-appropriate decisions using sound judgement. Resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure are also crucial. 

Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends and to travel outside of the London area, including overseas is required.

An offer of employment in this position would be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

This is a rewarding and challenging position within the Marketing Communications and Membership Department at the Royal Academy of Dance which is a forward-thinking, equal opportunities employer. Additional benefits to the salary include paid holiday, stakeholder pension, season ticket loan, childcare voucher scheme and BUPA healthcare (after 6 months).