Are you ready to make a lasting impact at RCA while developing crucial career skills?
We're searching for two students to become the next President and Vice President of the RCA Students' Union. These paid roles (4 days/week, from August 2025) offer the opportunity to support the next generation of RCA students, shape RCA's future, and gain crucial skills and experience for your career. Roles are open to all students, including international students.
Why Should You Run?
- ✅ Leadership: Develop strategic planning, decision-making, and teamwork skills essential for careers in creative direction, studio management, or entrepreneurship.
- ✅ Communication: Perfect your skills in public speaking, advocacy, and negotiation—vital for roles in curation, arts administration, or creative consultancy.
- ✅ Project Management: Gain experience managing projects and budgets from inception to delivery—crucial for the design, architecture, and fashion industries.
- ✅ Networking: Expand your connections within RCA and broader sectors, opening doors to roles in galleries, studios, cultural institutions, and agencies.
- ✅ Professional Development: Receive tailored training and support, enhancing your CV with experience valued by prestigious employers worldwide.
These roles provide opportunities to work closely with senior RCA leaders, influence major RCA projects, and lead exciting student-focused initiatives such as SU Exhibitions and creative pop-up activations.
If you're interested, visit us at our office in Kensington or book a meeting by emailing students.union@rca.ac.uk.
📆 Nominate by: Friday, 14 March, 5pm