Next Generation Coordinator

Inspire future talent and promote professional pathways in the built environment!

RICS is a global professional body that sets and upholds standards in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. With over 140,000 members in more than 140 countries, we influence how cities grow, how homes are built, and how resources are managed - helping create sustainable communities and tackle global challenges like climate change.

Our purpose is to ensure quality, integrity and sustainability in the built and natural environment. Our members make a real difference to society, and this role helps inspire the next generation to join them.

As a Next Generation Coordinator, you’ll help bring our Next Generation strategy to life by supporting events, education outreach and student engagement activities that showcase the profession and connect with future members. Working closely with the Education, Candidate and Matrics Leads, you’ll coordinate logistics, manage communications and act as a first point of contact for enquiries from schools, colleges, universities and early career members.

This role contributes directly to our mission by helping build awareness of professional pathways,

supporting diversity and inclusion and creating positive experiences for the next generation of professionals.

• Plan and deliver in-person and virtual events across the UK, including set-up, registration and on-the-day coordination.

• Work with schools, colleges and universities to promote careers and professional pathways.

• Act as the first point of contact for enquiries relating to Matrics (our early career network) and education partners.

• Maintain and update Inspire Ambassador and Committee member lists.

• Manage administrative tasks such as invoicing, payments and issuing joining instructions.

• Ensure records are accurate and up to date across systems including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Monday.com, websites and spreadsheets.

• Support webinar delivery and host student visits at RICS’s London HQ when required.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Next Generation initiatives.

• Contribute ideas to enhance engagement and improve the overall participant experience.

This is a hybrid position, requiring flexibility to spend approximately 60% of your time in the office or at events and 40% working remotely.

You’ll be someone who enjoys supporting others, thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about helping young people discover rewarding careers. This is a hands-on, varied role where your contribution will help raise awareness of the profession and inspire future talent.

• Experience supporting events, projects or programmes in a member or customer-facing environment.

• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive, organised approach.

• Understanding of data protection principles (e.g., GDPR) and applying them in day-to-day work.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital tools such as CRM systems and social media platforms.

• Attention to detail and a collaborative, solution-focused mindset.

• Commitment to inclusivity and creating a welcoming experience for all participants.

RICS offers a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance. These include private medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions, optical care, income protection, life assurance, an Aviva Group Personal Pension scheme, and financial wellbeing support through My Money.

We also offer:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays

• Three additional days of leave when the office closes between Christmas and New Year

• Enhanced flexible leave policies (including Maternity, Paternity, and Moving House)

• A Wellbeing Day and a Volunteering Day

• Access to staff led community groups

Equal Opportunity Employer

RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and believe that our differences strengthen our organisation.

Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.