Education Projects Administrator

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

Salary: £25,088 (pro rata = £15,052.80 for 21 hours)

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 21 hours per week, 12 month FTC

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 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits click here

Hybrid Working/Remote Working

About the Role

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

Reporting to the Head of Education Projects with dotted line day to day management by the Education Projects Coordinator, you will be a valued member of a small and friendly team.  In this role you will provide support to projects and activities delivered by the RIBA Education Projects team, namely our internationally acclaimed programmes of scholarships and bursaries, and education awards.

You will also ensure the successful administration of funding schemes by processing and logging applications for assessment by committees and working groups and making sure that instalment payments are made on time. At specific times of the year, you will provide support to the implementation and delivery of the RIBA education awards programme by logging and formatting entries and uploading them to a dedicated website, and working on an awards ceremony, exhibition, and publications.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to work in a highly organised and resourceful manner Excellent interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes, particularly Teams, OneDrive, Excel and Word
• Relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas is very desirable: event management, project management, higher education administration, arts administration, academic research, grant administration, committee support
• An appreciation of architecture, design, or other creative disciplines and professions is highly desirable

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 using the form below. (for this position, “Work Examples” are not required so please submit your CV or covering letter again in this field) –. Additionally, please ensure that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be submitted separate from your application.

Closing date: Friday 24 March 2023
Interview date: TBC

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.

The 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 past experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.  

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