RIBA Publishing
Director of Professional Education Programmes
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Professional Education Programmes, Director
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: c£65,000 - 70,000 per annum
Location: London or Liverpool/Hybrid working or remote/home-based
Hours: 35 hours per week. Permanent role.
About The Role
Are you a strategic thinker who can lead a small, dedicated team to deliver clear objectives whilst maintaining excellent relationships to support broader RIBA strategy?
RIBA requires a senior level advocate to lead on the development and delivery of the RIBA Part 3 and associated services, overseeing delivery in the UK and leading on delivery globally. The Part 3 Programme forms part of our strategic approach to professional studies for architectural graduates leading to professional registration and membership. Ongoing changes within architecture education provide the need for this role to research and evaluate opportunities for further expansion as well as continuing to provide programme ownership for a substantial income stream.
Including travel, this is a significant opportunity to represent RIBA on an international stage.
What are we looking for?
Essential
- A qualified architect with experience in professional education.
- The role requires an extensive knowledge of RIBA/ARB Part 3 Criteria, current and future developments in architectural education and practice, and eligibility for entry on to the courses, ARB registration and RIBA membership.
- A detailed knowledge of international architectural education, practice and willingness to travel.
- An ability to represent the RIBA effectively at all levels both in the UK and overseas.
- An ability to research and evaluate future opportunities and development of the existing provision of professional education programmes and service.
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Desirable
- Experience of managing a range of stakeholders, internal and external.
- Experience of financial management including setting budgets and regular monitoring procedures required to lead a programme with a turnover in excess of £1.2m.
Why Join us?
Our Benefits
RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes:
- A generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%)
- Life assurance
- 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 visit - [Careers at RIBA](Careers at RIBA)
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.
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If you would like to apply for the position, please view the full job description below 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: 9th October 2026
Interview date: week commencing 19th October 2026
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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