Part 3 Programme Administrator

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

Salary: c£24,000 depending on experience and location

Location: Liverpool/Hybrid working, Liverpool Waterfront

Hours: 28 hours per week, part time, fixed term contract for 12 months

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

We are operating hybrid working between our Liverpool office and home.  This is a part time role covering 28 hours per week and we are flexible regarding the days of the week.

About the Role

The RIBA Part 3 course and examination provides a distant learning preparation course, supported by two residential seminars and a final examination to some 250 architecture candidates each year. The course is delivered in the UK and Internationally.

The Part 3 Programme Administrator role supports all aspects of the Part 3 Course and Examination, providing administration support to the Professional Studies Advisor, the RIBA Professional Education Development Records (PEDR) monitoring service and other professional education services.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a committed individual to provide support to the team and specifically assist hosting and facilitating our online and face to face activities including seminars, tutorials, and interviews, as well as other administrative duties. The role also includes the collation of assessments submitted electronically, examination result sheets, and processing applications and invoices for payment. There will be the requirement to organise/attend several events including examiner training days, which will require close liaison with venues and key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of managing and prioritising own workload
• Good attention to detail
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Teams is essential Event management experience
• Experience of following and implementing established procedures
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of using web content and social media platforms
• Previous experience of financial processes would be beneficial

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: Sunday 2 April 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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