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Media and Communications Officer

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RIBA 1834 Ltd
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£32-35k (based on experience)
Closing date
21 Aug 2022

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Job (Function)
RIBA Jobs
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Be part of the vision; be part of the RIBA.

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

Salary: £32-35k (based on experience)

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time permanent

We’re seeking a highly motivated Media and Communications Officer, with experience of devising and delivering impactful external communication campaigns to engage our members and all those with an interest in architecture.

Why Join us? Our Benefits:

The 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 26.5 days plus bank holidays, paid closure of 3.5 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year and a half-day for Christmas Shopping plus a season ticket loan. For more details on our benefits click here

About the role and the team

As our Media and Communications Officer, you will join a team that manages and builds the reputation of the RIBA, architects and architecture. You will work on high profile and impactful external communication campaigns and partnerships for a diverse range of programmes and activity. From drafting punchy responses to political developments to developing proactive campaigns to promote the value of using a Chartered Architect – you will be crafting the tactics and key messaging for our website, social media, press releases and stakeholders, and ensuring the news lands with our audiences around the world. You will also monitor and evaluate the impact of our work, and share insights and intelligence with the team, our trustees and partners.

 Wondering what we are looking for?

  • With experience of delivering effective proactive external communication campaigns, you will be able to spot opportunities in the news agenda for promoting our work and help us to grow and diversify our audiences.
  • A creative and credible individual, you’ll work closely with colleagues, as well as our external partners, which will require relationship building and stakeholder management.  
  • You will be able to prioritise and manage your own workload, have excellent verbal communication skills, and have the ability to distil detailed information to write accurate and engaging copy and statements.
  • You would ideally have a strong interest and/or understanding of architecture, the creative industries, or the built environment.

If you are looking for a media role to further develop your skills and experience with a highly-regarded organisation - this is the role for you.

If you would like to apply for the position, please view the full job description below (found at 'supporting documents') and submit your CV and covering letter.

Additionally, please ensure that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be submitted separate from your application.

Closing date: Sunday, 21 August 2022
Interview date: To be confirmed

(Please note that we may close an advert earlier than the date above if an exceptionally high volume of applications is received)

The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to developing a varied and mixed workforce where all are encouraged to be themselves. We value applications from all sections of society and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation.

Registered Charity No. 210566

Company

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. Our purpose is to serve members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment.

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66 Portland Place
Marylebone
London
W1B 1AD
United Kingdom

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