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Want to make a difference? Work with us

Are you a seasoned dancer or simply passionate about the arts? We’re looking for talented people to work with us. Jobs at the RAD offer the chance to be part of a vibrant community inspiring the next generation of dancers.

We’re a charity, but we don’t just rely on the generosity of donors. We can also count on the big hearts of our colleagues to take dance into schools and communities. We trust in their expertise in training future dancers and dance teachers. And we look after their best interests through our membership scheme and advocacy work.

We offer permanent, part-time, freelancing, and volunteering roles. Everyone has a part to play in our mission to teach the world to dance.

Why choose the RAD?

At the RAD, we encourage new ideas, perspectives, and creativity in working toward our goals. We also offer a range of perks and benefits to staff to reward their hard work, including a health plan, flexible working, and discounts for events, the RAD shop, and our onsite café. You even get an extra day’s leave for your birthday!

We also have regular social gatherings, in and out of the office, for staff to get to know each other and to celebrate our achievements.

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Join a team of talented and passionate individuals

At the RAD, we’re proud to have a team of talented, creative individuals who are passionate about dance and its impact on society. Our colleagues are a special breed, capable of balancing artistic vision with business acumen. They bring a unique blend of creativity and commercial know-how to the organisation, helping us to achieve our mission and goals.

Our values

Our mission is to promote the art of dance and ensure its development through diverse and inclusive dance education and training programmes across the world, nurturing creativity, innovation, artistry and excellence. 

At the Royal Academy of Dance, we are guided by a strong set of values that inform everything we do.

  • Exceptional Together: We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve exceptional experiences and outcomes.
  • Open to All: Inclusivity is central to our mission.
  • Creative Innovators: As leaders in dance education, we remain at the forefront of artistic and pedagogical innovation.
  • Happy to Help: Excellent customer service is key to maintaining our reputation.
  • Champions of Wellbeing: We are committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both our staff and the communities we serve.

Our departments

Find out a bit more about what our colleagues do:

A glimpse of what we get up to at our London headquarters…

Ready to join us?