Professional Standards Administrator

RIBA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (employer contributions

Life assurance

Annual leave 27 days + bank holidays +

Discretionary days between Christmas &

Job summary

RIBA is seeking a part-time administrative professional to support the Professional Standards team in London. The role covers operational and administrative tasks and includes dedicated support for the CPD Conduct Compliance project.

You will work 21 hours per week on a fixed-term contract from November 2026 to July 2027, with hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to engage with a professional membership community within architecture.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Office suite and CRM/database familiarity.
• Ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with professional membership bodies and CPD understanding.
• Awareness of ADR schemes and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective operational and administrative support for the Professional Standards team.
• Deliver full administrative support for the CPD Conduct Compliance project.
• Balance priorities and manage a varied workload to ensure timely outcomes.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

CRM/database management

Flexible/workload prioritisation

Initiative & problem solving

Attention to detail

Membership organisations experience

CPD knowledge

ADR understanding

Interest in architecture

Job description

RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 21 hrs per week, Fixed Term Contract Nov 2026 - July 2027

About the Role

To provide effective, efficient and timely operational and administrative support for the smooth running and successful outcomes of the RIBA Professional Standards team. Including full administrative support for the CPD Conduct Compliance project.

What are we looking for?

• Advanced Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); working with databases (CRM).
• Ability to work flexibly and independently, balancing priorities and managing a varied workload to deliver quality outcomes to strict deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience in using initiative, sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience and/or understanding of Professional Membership organisations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience and/or knowledge of alternative dispute resolution schemes (ADR).
• General interest in architecture and the practice of architecture.

Why Join us?

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 our benefits, please visit our website.

We encourage applicants to review the essential criteria carefully and ensure their application clearly demonstrates how they meet these requirements, as applications will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date: TBA

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.