Marketing Executive (Digital) - 12 month FTC

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA. RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and digitally focused Marketing Executive to join our Marketing team at RIBA. This is a hands‑on role where you will take ownership of key digital channels and play a central role in delivering effective, data‑driven marketing activity across the organisation. With a strong emphasis on email marketing, digital content, and campaign delivery, you will manage high‑profile communications, support marketing campaigns, and ensure the smooth running of core marketing operations. You’ll also act as a key point of contact for marketing systems and tools, helping colleagues maximise the effectiveness of digital channels. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and proactive marketer who enjoys working with autonomy and wants to make a measurable impact in a purpose‑led organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver email marketing communications, including newsletters and targeted campaigns; oversee and coordinate the email marketing schedule, ensuring consistency and performance optimisation
• Curate and manage website content, including homepage planning
• Support the delivery of integrated digital campaigns across multiple channels
• Act as a key point of contact for email marketing tools, supporting colleagues and promoting best practice
• Monitor and analyse campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Produce high‑quality digital content and marketing collateral
• Provide day‑to‑day operational support to the Marketing team

What are we looking for?

Essential (Max 5)

• Proven experience delivering digital marketing campaigns, including email, content and social media
• Strong experience managing email marketing programmes end‑to‑end (planning, delivery, optimisation and reporting)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience using marketing tools such as email platforms, Hootsuite (or other social management tools), CRM systems and Google Analytics
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience working in a membership organisation or B2B environment
• Knowledge of SEO and digital content optimisation
• Experience in website content management and homepage planning

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.

Closing date: 12 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.