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

Studio Intern

Studio Intern (6 months – 1st September 2025 – 27th February 2026)
 
The Royal School of Needlework is the International Centre of Excellence for the Art of Hand Embroidery. Based at the historic Hampton Court Palace, we have been dedicated to preserving and innovating in the art of hand embroidery since 1872.  Our renowned Embroidery Studio creates bespoke embroidery for fashion, art, and royalty and offers expert conservation and restoration services for valuable and historical embroidered pieces.
We are seeking an intern for our Studio who will join our team of studio embroiderers, all of whom possess a high level of skill in a full range of techniques. The intern will learn the importance of consistency and quality in conservation, restoration and new commissions. As part of the formal training the intern will produce a portfolio for assessment at the end of the period.
 
To apply please provide a cv, cover letter and photos of three pieces of your work which demonstrate your suitability for the role to [email protected] by Fri 27th June.  
 
Interviews will take place during July with an anticipated start date of 1st September.

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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