The Royal School of Needlework is a place of learning and creativity. We’re extremely proud of the work we produce and the level of tutoring we provide. We’re a small team doing great things! We always welcome volunteer applications and potential new Tutors. We also have permanent roles available and they’ll be listed here when we do.

Current Vacancies

Director of Finance

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is embarking on an exciting journey of change as they strengthen their organisation for the future. They are looking for a highly motivated, experienced financial professional who can help transform their financial model and establish new ways of achieving sustained and stable financial growth.

  • Location: Hampton Court Palace (minimum 2 days per week onsite)
Full details on how to apply and the role can be found here.

Trustee

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

Head of Contemporary Programmes

Reports to: Director of Education/dotted line to Director of Commercial & Design
Salary: £48,000–£50,000 per annum
Location: A minimum of 3 days per week on site at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey

Overview

The Head of Contemporary Programmes is a new post and has been created at an exciting time of growth and development in the life of the RSN. This an opportunity for a confident, creative and customer-focused individual to help us step change our contemporary short course offer.

Read the full description

How to apply:

Please submit your CV to HR@ royal-needlework.org.uk along with a supporting statement/letter telling us:

  • Why you should be considered for the role and how it fits with your career plan
  • How your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and person specification

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Applications close: Friday 10 November 2025

Become a Tutor

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.

Volunteer

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]

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