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Join a creative, inclusive team delivering 350+ inspiring courses, exhibitions, and events to advance the practice of drawing.

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The Royal Drawing School is a vibrant place to work, with studios and offices based in Shoreditch, London.

We are committed to finding and nurturing the best and most diverse talent, both among our drawing tutors and the teams who support them behind the scenes. Each year, we run over 350 drawing courses, 5 exhibitions and many lectures; every role plays a part in delivering this programme.

The School is committed to providing equal opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and the wider public. You can read more in our Equal Opportunities Policy and Mission Statement.

Current Openings

Studio Supervisor and Technician | Apply by 2 September

(Permanent, working Saturdays during termtime and one day in the week out of term time)

The Studio Supervisor and Technician assists in the smooth day-to-day running of the school's studios and Print Room, providing key service to students, tutors, models and Education teams. Working as part of the technician team, this role also supports the Technician Manager in preparing all school exhibitions and events to ensure studios and exhibition spaces meet the highest standards of Health and Safety. This role requires someone able to build excellent rapport with students and tutors and maintain excellent flexibility and time management. This role also involves a good deal of manual work — including hanging artwork, moving and lifting furniture, basic carpentry and general studio cleaning — and calls for someone proactive who can work independently as well as part of a team.

The full job description can be viewed here.

How to Apply

Please submit your application with CV and short cover letter (maximum one page) outlining your suitability for the role, via the Royal Drawing School HR portal.

Click here for further details and to apply.

If you have any queries about the role/s and or application, and or require any reasonable adjustments, please email jobs@royaldrawingschool.org.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Deadline: Wednesday 2 September (midnight)
Interviews will be held Tuesday 8 September
Start date: Ideally 11th / 12 September 2026

Young Artists (YA) Programme Assistant and Technician | Apply by 2 September

(1 Year Fixed Term - Working Saturdays during Termtime only)

The YA Programme Assistant and Technician supports the Young Artists Programme team in providing a key service to parents, students and tutors and assists in the smooth running of the Young Artists Saturday courses. This role requires someone able to build excellent rapport with parents and tutors and maintain excellent flexibility and time management. This role also involves a good deal of manual work and the experience of working with young people and children is essential.