Head of Engagement

Since we opened our doors in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall has been home to the world’s leading figures in music, dance, entertainment and conversation. From the Suffragettes to Stormzy, Elgar to Einstein, the Beatles to Bassey… icons grace our stage.

A charity known and loved across the globe, we are home to dreams and determination, contemplation and celebration – bringing people together to lift their spirits and inspire. Every year nearly 2 million people enjoy unforgettable experiences in our spectacular building, with millions more joining us online and through broadcast worldwide.

We are home to the future – working tirelessly to enable talent to thrive. We embrace change as well as tradition, inviting the new, the radical and the bold. We are open to all, a committed force for good, connecting people and communities.

Our vision is for the Royal Albert Hall to be the home of breathtaking moments and lasting memories, for everyone. Together, we create the amazing.

The Royal Albert Hall is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Head of Engagement. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing the Hall’s engagement strategy, leading a dynamic programme focused on Creative Wellbeing. Your goal will be to position the Royal Albert Hall as a national and international leader in advocating for participation in the arts—particularly music—and promoting its benefits for physical and mental health.

The Head of Engagement will collaborate closely with internal teams and an extensive network of partners to enhance outreach and impact, whilst providing strong leadership to elevate the profile of the Engagement department both within the Hall and in the wider community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in Arts Education and Outreach, Creative Wellbeing, or Health and Welfare, with proven understanding of how the arts can interact with healthcare services and local authority welfare initiatives, along with experience in fundraising. If you are passionate about the transformative power of the arts and have the vision and experience to drive impactful engagement initiatives, we would love to hear from you!

For more detailed information about this role please the recruitment pack.

The closing date for all applications will be at 12pm on Monday 25 November 2024.

Applicants must be available for a first interview on the week commencing 2nd December 2024 and final interviews to be held week commencing 16 December 2024.

The Royal Albert Hall is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all cultures and backgrounds to apply.