• Location: Hampton Court Palace (minimum 2 days per week onsite)
•  Salary: £65,000 pro rata (full-time)
•  Closing date: 9 a.m. Friday 27th March 2026

The Royal School of Needlework is looking for an Education Assistant to provide operational and administrative support across the RSN’s educational programmes, including the Certificate and Diploma, Tutor Training Course, Short Courses, International Summer School and On Demand Courses.

• Location: Hampton Court Palace (On-site)
• Salary: £24,000-£25,000 per year
• Full Time

Full details on how to apply and the role can be found here.

Help shape the RSNs future as we embark on an exciting period of change and growth. We’re seeking a trustee with strategic insight and senior experience of organisational development, particularly around space, property and facilities planning, to help ensure we have the best foundations to thrive. More detail about the RSN, the role of a trustee and how to apply can be found in the information pack.

RSN Trustee Information Pack

All of the tutors at the Royal School of Needlework have been trained here at the RSN to our high technical standard. You can become an RSN Tutor by joining our three year, full time Professional Embroidery Tutor Programme.

See the full Professional Embroidery Tutor Programme course details here.

Please note – This is a voluntary, unpaid position. Due to the nature of fundraising roles, our volunteers must be over the age of 18. We can only accept applications from UK residents. 

Who we are

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is the international centre of excellence for the art of hand embroidery. Based at the historic Hampton Court Palace, we offer a range of courses, from leisure classes to degree-level education, and are home to the renowned RSN Embroidery Studio. Our mission is to keep the art of hand embroidery alive and thriving through education, innovation, and heritage.

Responsibilities of the role

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may include other duties as required.

• Scanning paper documents and data entry into our CRM, training will be provided but computer literate is essential
• Assisting the fundraising team at various events throughout the year, supporting logistics and operations
• Gathering fundraising content from our degree team

What are we looking for

• Computer literate is essential
• Interest in fundraising and the arts
• Experience in fundraising environment is desirable
• Able to work under your own initiative
• Polite, confident and personable manner

Time Commitment

This role is flexible and designed to fit around your other commitments, however we expect you to be available:

• 1 day a month in person at RSN based at Hampton Court Palace (Mon-Thu)
• Further in person commitment for events throughout the year (could include weekends) – to be discussed at time of interview

What’s in it for the volunteer?

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in fundraising events and data entry in a charity environment
• Access to our free online talks: Online Talks & Exhibitions | Royal School of Needlework | Embroidery

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short statement (max 500 words) outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience to [email protected].

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We need enthusiastic, skills-based regular volunteers to help with certain aspects of our work.  If you would like to join the RSN volunteer team we can give job-specific training, but we are primarily looking for individuals with the following skills:

• Computer-literacy for data entry work and website updates
• Administration skills and help with mailings
• Retail, customer service and e-commerce experience
• Tour leaders with experience of public speaking
• Collection cataloguing and help with archiving materials
• Library cataloguing and administration

To apply to volunteer at the RSN, please email your CV and Cover Letter to:
[email protected]

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is the international centre of excellence for the art of hand embroidery. Based at the historic Hampton Court Palace, we offer a range of courses, from leisure classes to degree-level education, and are home to the renowned RSN Embroidery Studio. Our mission is to keep the art of hand embroidery alive and thriving through education, innovation, and heritage.

Our fundraising team is beginning work on several important new initiatives, and we would love to hear from younger voices who share a passion for hand embroidery and other endangered crafts.

We are creating a small RSN Friends Forum, a group that will act in an advisory capacity, offering ideas, feedback, and insight to help shape how we build and sustain meaningful support for the RSN, both in the UK and internationally.

We are particularly keen to hear from people under 35, ideally with some experience or interest in membership, fundraising, or community-building. To help broaden our international perspective, we will accept applications from around the globe.

The commitment would be light: around one hour, four times a year, usually via online meetings on Teams or Zoom (reliable internet access required).

In recognition of your time and contribution, forum members will receive a one-year RSN Stitching Membership, which includes a 10% discount in our shop and on classes.

If you’d like to be involved, we would be delighted to hear from you. Your perspective would be incredibly valuable as we shape this next step.

Please contact us at [email protected].

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