Project Coordinator (HOAP)

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Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, 2-year fixed term contract

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised coordinator to join the growing team working on RIBA’s House of Architecture Programme.

Why Join us?

This is an exciting time to join RIBA as we make plans to deliver our ambitious House of Architecture Programme.

The House of Architecture Programme (HOAP) is an exciting transformation programme that encompasses the renovation of 66 Portland Place, the creation of a new home for its world class collection, the associated organisational transition before, during and after construction, and the digital transformation of IT infrastructure and fundraising activities.

The role is an excellent opportunity play a crucial role in an ambitious change programme and learn and develop your project and programme management skills on the job.

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

The project coordinator will report to the HOAP Programme Manager and provide coordination support across the various project and workstreams. This will include assisting with the planning of staff moves, updating project plans and risk registers, overseeing digital filing systems, minute taking and assistance with compiling reports and papers.

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience in business administration, project management, or a related field.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to support multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven experience in programme administration or project coordination.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.
• Experience of managing digital filing systems.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of a project management methodology such as PRINCE2 would be advantageous but not essential.

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 a covering letter outlining how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description (maximum one-page A4), using the form below. Please note we will only consider applications with covering letters for this position.

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

Closing date: Midday Monday 9^th September
Interview date: w/c 16^th September

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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