Part 3 Course Leader

RIBA Publishing; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural organization is seeking a Part 3 Course Leader in Liverpool. The candidate will be responsible for delivering the RIBA Part 3 course and examinations, ensuring compliance with Professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirements. Ideal candidates will be UK Registered Architects with significant experience in practice and preferably in academia. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Flexible working options

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience in architecture, ideally in academia.
• A desire to drive forward changes in architectural education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the RIBA Part 3 course and examination to approximately 400 candidates.
• Ensure course delivery meets PSRB requirements.
• Lead on integrating upcoming changes in professional practice.

Skills

UK Registered Architect

Significant post Part 3 experience

Understanding of Part 3 requirements

Interest in Architectural Education

Teamwork and individual responsibility

Job description

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: up to £60,000 per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: Liverpool/Hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent

About The Role

As Part 3 Course Leader, you will have responsibility for the delivery of the RIBA Part 3 course and examination to c. 400 candidates each year, ensuring delivery is in line with Professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirements. This includes the hybrid delivery of the course and the office-based examinations in the UK and overseas locations.

This is a key period for architectural education and the role will focus and take the lead on how upcoming changes to PSRB requirements can be accommodated and align with the aspirations of the RIBA in terms of professional practice both in the UK and internationally.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• UK Registered Architect with significant post Part 3 experience
• Experience in practice and ideally academia
• An understanding of the current Part 3 requirements
• A demonstrated interest in the developments in Architectural Education and how the new Professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirements will impact the delivery of professional practice in the future
• A desire to drive forward the changes and be innovative in the delivery of courses in the future.
• To be equally comfortable working as part of a team and in taking individual responsibility for key aspects of the programmes
  
  

Desirable

• Experience as a mentor/PSA/examiner
• An interest in international practice and supporting future members of the profession globally.
• A desire to develop to take on a greater strategic and leadership role in the future.
  
  

If you would like to apply for the position, please view the full job description below (found at 'supporting documents') 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: 26th August 2025

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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