Are you ready to make a lasting impact at RCA while developing crucial career skills?

We're searching for two students to become the next President and Vice President of the RCA Students' Union. These paid roles (4 days/week, from August 20256) offer the opportunity to support the next generation of RCA students, shape RCA's future, and gain crucial skills and experience for your career. Roles are open to all students, including international students.

Why Should You Run?

• ✅ Leadership: Develop strategic planning, decision-making, and teamwork skills essential for careers in creative direction, studio management, or entrepreneurship.
• ✅ Communication: Perfect your skills in public speaking, advocacy, and negotiation—vital for roles in curation, arts administration, or creative consultancy.
• ✅ Project Management: Gain experience managing projects and budgets from inception to delivery—crucial for the design, architecture, and fashion industries.
• ✅ Networking: Expand your connections within RCA and broader sectors, opening doors to roles in galleries, studios, cultural institutions, and agencies.
• ✅ Professional Development: Receive tailored training and support, enhancing your CV with experience valued by prestigious employers worldwide.

These roles provide opportunities to work closely with senior RCA leaders, influence major RCA projects, and lead exciting student-focused initiatives such as SU Exhibitions and creative pop-up activations.

If you're interested, visit us at our office in Kensington or book a meeting by emailing students.union@rca.ac.uk. You can also read through the election handbook here.

📆 Nominations open on: Monday 23rd, February, 5pm

Key Dates
 

Wednesday 18 February 2026, 5pm - Election called  

Monday 23 February 2026, 5pm - Nominations Open  

Monday 23 February 202, 5pm - Informal Elections Chat, SU Meeting Room/Zoom  

TBC - Q&A with Current Sabb, White City  

TBC - Q&A with Current Sabb, Courtyard Cafe  

TBC - Q&A with Current Sabb, Battersea Cafe  

Friday 6 March 2026, 5pm - Nominations Close  

Monday 9 March 2026, 5pm - Campaigning Begins  

Monday 9 March 2026, 5.30pm - Candidates Meeting, SU Meeting Room  

Monday 9 March 2026, 6pm - Manifesto and Photo Deadline  

Monday 16 March 2026, 6pm - Candidates Debate, ArtBar  

Monday 23 March 2026, 12pm - Campaigning Ends  

Monday 23 March 2026, 14pm - Election starts/Ballot opens  

Thursday 26 March 2026, 2pm - Election/Ballot ends

Thursday 26 March 2026, 6pm - Election results announced

More information can be found on the links below. This information will update as the election progresses.