Director of Education
Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.
RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Location: London/Hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent contract
About the Role
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is seeking to recruit a new Director of Education. This is an exciting opportunity to champion RIBA’s role in supporting high-quality architectural education across the globe and to lead our learning and outreach programmes with young people and the wider public.
What are we looking for?
It is a time of rapid change in the education and initial training of architects as important reforms are being made to enhance the competence and capability of the next generation of architects, and more flexible study routes introduced to support a more accessible and diverse profession. This role will be a key influencer in the development of this new educational landscape.
The remit also includes acting as the Head of the RIBA School of Architecture, supporting the ongoing innovation of our RIBA Studio practice-based Part 1 and 2 courses, delivered in partnership with Oxford Brookes University, and the development and promotion of our RIBA Part 3 course in the UK and internationally.
Essential
- A collaborative leader who can work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with members, academics and other key stakeholders, to co-ordinate advisory groups, and represent the RIBA on education and learning related matters.
- Excellent written, visual and oral presentation skills.
- Experience of business planning and budget management.
- Willingness to work occasionally outside office hours and to travel extensively, often outside UK.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of delivery of learning programmes and engagement activities for a public audience, including children, young people, and older adults
- First-hand experience of working with either a professional membership organisation, statutory body, or regulatory body concerned with establishing academic and education standards.
- Higher degree in subject related to architecture, design, and/or built environment.
- Deep understanding of education and learning in architecture, gained either as an architectural educator or academic or by having held a senior role in an educational/learning organisation.
Why Join us?
Our Benefits:
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 encourage applicants to review the essential criteria carefully and ensure their application clearly demonstrates how they meet these requirements, as applications will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered and we will only review applications received directly through our company website.
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: Friday 20 November
Interview date: w/c Monday 30 November
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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