Residencies & Awards Manager

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Royal Society of Sculptors


Job: Residencies & Awards Manager

Job: Residencies & Awards Manager

Organisation: Royal Society of Sculptors

Postcode: SW7 3RA

  • Job Title: Residencies & Awards Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

We have created this new, full time post to deliver and manage our new residencies programme, as well as manage the established awards we offer to members and non-members such as the annual Gilbert Bayes Award and the biannual First Plinth: Public Art Award.

Job Description

The main duties are:

Residencies:

You will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing all aspects of artist residencies, from application and selection to supporting artists during their time in residence and fostering relationships with artists, funders, and other stakeholders. This includes developing residency programs, managing budgets, and ensuring the successful delivery of residencies that benefit both the artists and the organization.

Awards:

You will also manage the Society’s range of awards and member opportunities both on and off site.

Job Requirements

Essential:

  • Experience of working with artists
  • Strong interpersonal skills including active listening, conflict resolutions and problem solving
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Experience of setting and managing budgets
  • Experience of programme management
  • Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively

Desirable:

  • Interest in and familiarity with contemporary art
  • Experience of basic marketing such as social media/website management (uploading content, publishing new pages etc)
  • Experience of writing funding applications
  • Experience of supervising/managing people in the workplace such as technicians
  • Knowledge of evaluation and monitoring projects
  • Experience of creating and/or developing partnerships

How to Apply

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