Public Programmes Coordinator

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.

RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: c£32,000 per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent

About the role

We are looking for a passionate individual to join the Exhibitions and Public Programme team.

This is a unique opportunity to shape RIBA's House of Architecture cultural output by developing and delivering a series of engaging and thought-provoking talks, events and related programmes for both specialist and broader public audiences.

You will be responsible for nurturing and managing existing programming partnerships, as well as for cultivating new ones, and for delivering our flagship sponsored and named talks series, as well as programming alongside exhibitions.

What are we looking for?

• A creative thinker with the ability to create a diverse range of programme tailored for different audience needs, combined with a strong understanding of those audiences.
• Solid experience of public and specialist engagement and creative production of displays, talks and events, including liaising with exhibitors and speakers within a cultural organisation.
• Proven excellent project management and budget management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and willingness to work outside hours, including evenings as required.
• Strong knowledge of and passion for architecture, both contemporary and historic, as well as critical theory and contemporary practice.
• London based with occasional travel our office in RIBA North, and other locations depending on events

Why Join us?

Our Benefits:

RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits, please visit our website.

If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply". Your covering letter should outline how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description, which you will find on our website under supporting documentation. Please note that we will only consider applications with covering letters received directly through our website.

Closing date: Sunday, 15th June

Interview date: Monday, 23rd June

Due to high volumes of applications we are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview we will be in touch. We may also close an advert earlier than the date above if we receive enough quality applications.

Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. We champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation. We value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with us, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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