RIBA
Public Programmes Manager
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Public Programmes Manager
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£39,000 per annum
Location: London/Hybrid working and occasionally RIBA North. May need to travel to other locations depending on events
Hours: 35 hours, per week, full-time, permanent
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the Exhibitions and Public Programmes team.
This is a unique opportunity to shape RIBA’s House of Architecture cultural output, by developing and delivering engaging and thought-provoking talks, events, and exhibitions related programmes for both specialist and broader public audiences.
You will be responsible for nurturing and managing existing programming partnerships, as well as for cultivating new ones, and for delivering our flagship sponsored and named talks series as well as programming alongside exhibitions.
What are we looking for?
- A creative thinker with the ability to create a diverse range of programme tailored for different audience needs, combined with a strong understanding of those audiences.
- Solid experience of public and specialist engagement and creative production of talks and events within a cultural organisation, including liaising with other organisations, partners and speakers.
- Proven excellent project management and budget management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and willingness to work outside hours, including evenings as required.
- Strong knowledge of and passion for architecture, both contemporary and historic, as well as critical theory and contemporary practice.
- London based with occasional travel our office in RIBA North, and other locations depending on events.
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Essential
- Solid experience of public and specialist engagement and creative production of talks and events within a cultural organisation, including liaising with other organisations, partners and speakers.
- Experience of project management, delivering on time, budget and to a high standard.
- Experience in following an audience-focused approach, including evaluation, in shaping project outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of and passion for architecture, both contemporary and historic, as well as critical theory and contemporary practice.
- Experience of effectively managing partnerships and external stakeholders.
Desirable
- Interest in and experience of testing the boundaries of existing public programmes format, to deliver innovative programmes, whether onsite, offsite, or online.
- Experience of line managing other team members, effectively setting their workloads as well as nurturing them into growing into their roles.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding requirements and procedures.
- Knowledge of GDPR legal requirements.
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.
Application Process
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.
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If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply".
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered and we will only review applications received directly through our company website.
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified on Thursday 2 July
Interview date: 6 & 7 July 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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