We are seeking to recruit an innovative and experienced team leader who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Royal African Society. Reporting directly to the Director, the Deputy Director is the other member of the Society’s senior management team.

The chosen candidate will manage and support the team, overseeing the organisation’s operations and programmes and ensuring the Society’s strategic and business plans are up-to-date and successfully implemented.

The Deputy Director will also contribute to the organisation’s fundraising, corporate engagement and communications strategies, and act as Secretary to the Council, ensuring the charity adheres to good governance practices. Strong African and diaspora networks are desirable, as well as a successful track record working within the cultural and/or corporate sectors.

For more information and to apply, please download the job description and kindly take note of the dates below.

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Key Dates

Deadline: Monday, 12^th April 2021, 5PM GMT.
Notification: if shortlisted, you will be notified by Monday, 19^th April 2021.

Interviews (via Zoom): Thursday 29th and Friday 30th April 2021.
Start date: w/c Monday, 3^rd May 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.