This is a newly shaped role on the senior leadership team, reporting into Simon Wallis, our recently appointed Chief Executive. Together, you will make the RA a compelling and inspiring social hub in the heart of Mayfair that uses the entirety of the RA's superb estate in inventive artistic and commercially successful ways. The Commercial Director will play a central role in this mission. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering a comprehensive commercial strategy that delivers sustainable profit, ensuring that all revenue-generating activities align with and strengthen the RA's brand positioning. This role will oversee all income generating streams across retail, art sales, image licensing, partnerships, publishing, events, and philanthropy. We are looking for a proven leader with strategic vision, commercial acumen and creativity, someone who can translate complex organisational goals into inspiring and clearly measurable initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine a deep understanding of consumer-facing brands with the ability to innovate in complex environments, will be comfortable making commercial decisions, but equally attuned to the subtleties of culture, brand, and mission. Above all, regardless of what sector you are in now, you will be a passionate advocate for the arts who can amplify the RA's presence, relevance, and reputation globally. This is an extraordinary opportunity to help shape the Academy's future and to transform commercial strategy at a world-class cultural institution. The RA is proud to be working in partnership with Starfish Search on this important appointment. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/raa-com-dir/ Closing date: Monday 24th November 2025 (10am)Job Summary
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