For over 250 years, the Royal Academy of Arts has been a vibrant community of artists committed to championing artistic creativity and providing a platform for the dynamic exchange of ideas. Today, despite the turbulence of our times, the RA continues to thrive. It is at a critical moment of transition as it embarks on a new strategy, including delivering world class programming, maximising the huge potential of a unique estate, and ensuring long-term commercial success. The RA is seeking to appoint an outstanding new Secretary & Chief Executive to ensure the smooth running of many diverse activities, working with a world class team, with fellow Academicians and many supporters and friends. We are encouraging applications from a wide range of backgrounds. You will bring significant leadership experience alongside the strategic, commercial, and relationship-building skills that will help secure the RA’s future. This is without doubt one of the most important roles in the public realm and for contemporary art globally. If you would like to learn more about these appointments or believe you could apply your experience in support of our organisation, please visit www.odgers.com/93324. For a conversation in confidence, please contact James Bailey Johnson: James.BaileyJohnsonodgersberndtson.com or Sarah Lowndes Jones: Sarah.LowndesJonesodgersberndtson.com. Closing day for applications is Friday, 18 th April 2025. We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Evie.Dayodgersberndtson.com .