Director of The Helen Hamlyn Centre For Design

ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Director for the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design. This pivotal role involves leading groundbreaking research in inclusive design, addressing global challenges such as climate change and healthy ageing. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background and a proven track record in research leadership, with a focus on enhancing collaboration and research capacity. Join a prestigious institution dedicated to creating societal benefits through innovative design solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of art and design.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in inclusive design and research leadership.
• Vision to enhance research capacity and support collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design.
• Ensure the Centre remains a leading research hub for inclusive design.

Skills

Inclusive Design

Research Leadership

Grant Capture

Education

PhD or equivalent in relevant field

Academic profile at reader or professorial level

Job description

Director, Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design

Royal College of Art

Managed by Perrett Laver

The Royal College of Art (RCA) is the world's most influential university of art and design, founded in 1837. As the largest community of postgraduate-only art and design students globally, RCA has held the title of the world's number one art & design university for an unprecedented eleven consecutive years (QS World Subject Rankings 2015-24).

Under the leadership of our new President & Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christoph Lindner, we are pursuing an ambitious strategic vision for 2030. This vision centers on generating new knowledge from research, enhancing teaching excellence, and translating this knowledge to create societal, economic, and cultural benefits through partnerships across the UK and internationally.

At RCA, our research addresses global challenges, including climate change, the circular economy, healthy ageing, and the future of AI. The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design (HHCD), established over 30 years ago, remains the RCA's longest-running research centre, focusing on inclusive design for an ageing population. The HHCD examines inclusive design through healthcare, age, and ability, working with partners ranging from the NHS to insurance companies.

In this context, the RCA seeks to appoint a new Director for the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design. This key role will report to the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation and will provide leadership and vision to ensure the Centre remains the world's leading research hub for inclusive design.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record in inclusive design, research leadership, and grant capture.
• An academic profile at reader, associate professor, or professorial level, with an internationally recognized research focus aligned with the Centre's goals.
• A vision to enhance research capacity and support collaboration across the Centre.

How to Apply

The Royal College of Art is supported by Perrett Laver in this search. For inquiries, please contact Arshya Dayal at [e-mail] or [phone].

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter addressing the competencies outlined in the role description. Visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting reference number 7848.

Deadline: 9:00 BST, Tuesday 27th May.

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