Environmental and Building Awards Manager

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: c.£38,000 per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time. Permanent

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

About the Role

RIBA Awards and Honours are a key part of the RIBA’s work and are hugely valued by our members and everyone with an interest in architecture.

The RIBA Awards receive from 400 to 600 entries every year. These range from new-built to retrofit, including conservation, infrastructure and even masterplans. We collect and judge the largest sample of buildings in the country and abroad every year.

The RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge was launched in 2019 and sets out a series of targets for practices to adopt to reduce operational energy, embodied carbon and potable water.

Over the years, the RIBA Awards have reflected the RIBA's sustainable agenda, both in the collection of data and the criteria for our judges. First aligning to the sustainability targets in the built environment and finally, after the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge was launched, to our own targets.

For the RIBA Awards to be judged with rigorous sustainable focus, the data collected in the form has increased in volume and complexity.

The Environmental and Building Awards Manager will address the need for the programmes to be up to date and relevant from a evidence based data-driven analysis allowing us to address current building trends and opportunities.

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent knowledge of architecture from either academia, professional experience or personal interest.
• Knowledge of sustainability of buildings is desirable.
• Ability to manage a growing dataset of information: clean, enhance, extend, summarise, and provide insight from mid- to large-sized data sets.
• Stakeholder management experience and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Self-starter who can use their initiative and take decisions/move projects on in the absence of the Head of Awards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Data manipulation skills are desirable, for example though using a range of Excel formulas, through coding, or through database creation and administration. 
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload in order to manage a number of demanding projects at the same time. 
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and related applications. 

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

Closing date: 15 April 2024
Interview date: w/c 22 April 2024

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

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