Public Programmes Assistant

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About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and resourceful team player to join the Exhibitions and Public Programmes team. This role supports RIBA’s House of Architecture cultural output by helping with the delivery and administration of a wide range of thought‑provoking talks, events and exhibitions related programmes. You will undertake a variety of administrative duties, including:

• Liaising with the marketing and content teams, other internal stakeholders, and external partners and speakers
• Managing online ticketing
• Booking travel for speakers
• Taking notes and actions for meetings
• Supporting evaluation of the programme

You’ll attend events, whether in London or elsewhere, helping ensure all run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in a range of administrative duties within a cultural organisation
• Strong organisational and methodical skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage several tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written English, strong communication skills and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interest in architecture and/or cultural programming, with a willingness to learn and develop in the role
• Ability to problem‑solve and work under pressure to meet deadlines, and willingness to work outside hours, including evenings as required
• Knowledge of and passion for contemporary and historic architecture
• Demonstrable experience in public and cultural event programming
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, strong problem‑solving and attention to detail
• Very good communication skills and customer‑service awareness, with excellent interpersonal skills for working in a team
• Flexible approach to working hours, with ability to work evenings in support of events
• Good IT skills and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interest in and experience of testing the boundaries of existing public programme formats to deliver innovative programmes, whether onsite, offsite, or online
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of GDPR legal requirements
• Strong passion for both contemporary and historic architecture

Benefits

RIBA offers an employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12%, life assurance, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and paid closure of three discretionary days between Christmas and New Year.

Equal Opportunities & Right to Work

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. Candidates must be able to demonstrate right to work in the UK; RIBA cannot offer visa sponsorship.