Part 3 Course Leader

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

Job summary

A global professional membership body in Liverpool seeks a Part 3 Course Leader to deliver courses and examinations while ensuring compliance with professional standards. The ideal candidate is a UK Registered Architect with significant experience and a passion for educational development. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Promote work/life balance

Inclusive environment

Flexible working requests welcomed

Qualifications

• Significant post Part 3 experience preferred.
• Interest in driving changes in architectural education is crucial.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the RIBA Part 3 course and examination to approximately 400 candidates.
• Ensure course delivery aligns with PSRB requirements.
• Lead on accommodating changes to PSRB requirements.

Skills

UK Registered Architect with significant post Part 3 experience

Experience in practice and ideally academia

Understanding of current Part 3 requirements

Interest in developments in Architectural Education

Ability to work in a team and take individual responsibility

Education

UK Registered Architect

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 ourEqual Opportunities Monitoring Formwhich will be submitted separate from your application.

Closing date: 26^th 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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