RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.
Salary: c£52,000 per annum, based upon experience and location
Location: Homebased, within North England
Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent
About the Role
The RIBA Membership Experience UK team consists of five regional teams (4 in England, 1 in Wales) who deliver a consistently excellent RIBA member experience, demonstrating value to architects and Future architects in the UK.
As Regional Director, for the North region, you will lead your team to develop and deliver an excellent Member experience, engage with their future architects, the wider built environment and local communities.
This is a key leadership role within RIBA, and you will have responsibility for driving membership retention, engagement and growth across the North West and North East of England and Yorkshire as well leading the delivery of RIBA programmes, including the Regional Awards programme.
You will work collaboratively with RIBA volunteer networks and key external stakeholders to develop delivery plans for the region. This will include a range of inclusive regional programmes and events that support engagement and enhance the value of RIBA Membership.
As part of the Membership Experience leadership team, you will be supported by a team of 4 direct reports, 3 Regional Engagement Partners and 1 Regional Administrator.
What are they looking for?
This is an extremely varied role perfect for an innovative thinking leader, experienced in driving stakeholder engagement and growth.
We are seeking:
- Demonstrable senior leadership experience in stakeholder engagement ideally with a range of volunteer networks
- Experienced in leading and coaching dispersed teams to deliver a range of engaging experiences and demonstrate the value of RIBA
- Business development experience in a face-to-face environment, with proven ability to seek out and convert opportunities
- Creative thinking to deliver engaging and relatable communications, programmes and events for members
- A strong performance management background, with the ability to define SMART objectives, incorporating growth and retention targets
- Proven ability to convert corporate strategic objectives into growth, retention and operational strategies
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, and self-confidence in dealing with issues in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
- Highly collaborative with evidence of working effectively with colleagues to support delivery of strategic priorities
Why Join them?
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 benefits click here.
Closing date: 31st January 2025
Interviews: TBC
Please note that FJWilson Talent are RIBA’s recruitment partner for this vacancy and are handling the search process and all applicants on RIBA’s behalf.
For a confidential conversation with FJWilson Talent please contact Andrea Montgomery on 0203 195 3600, or email us at resourcingteam@fjwilson.com
Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. They are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, they 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. They champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across their organisation. They value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with them, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, they encourage you to apply anyway.
Supporting Documents for Regional Director, North can be found here