Programme Delivery Coordinator

RIBA Publishing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional body is seeking a proactive individual to support its International team. Your responsibilities will include managing complex projects, coordinating international events, and enhancing RIBA's global membership. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, alongside the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a hybrid working option in London or Liverpool, with an attractive benefits package including a generous pension scheme and 27 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project management experience in complex environments.
• Excellent attention to detail from previous office experience.
• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible team player adapting to work tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the RIBA International team with initiatives promoting architecture.
• Plan and deliver international networking events and programmes.
• Manage budgets, purchase orders, and contracts with finance teams.
• Work on marketing and communications for international events.
• Liaise with colleagues across different time zones.

Skills

Project management skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage workloads

Teamwork

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: c£29,000 per annum depending on experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid working or Liverpool/Hybrid

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

About The Role

This role supports the RIBA International team in delivering a wide range of initiatives that promote architecture and showcase the value of RIBA membership across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Canada and the USA, while supporting international volunteer member networks, chapters and emerging groups.

You will work closely with UK-based and international colleagues, including teams in the Gulf, Hong Kong, China and across Asia, to plan and deliver programmes such as specialist networking events, panel talks, debates, exhibitions and building visits. You will create project plans aligned with RIBA’s strategic priorities, regional plans, objectives and KPIs, helping to engage, retain and grow RIBA’s global membership of nearly 8,000 members.

The role has a strong focus on marketing and communications, working with internal teams to promote international events via the RIBA website, Eventbrite and social media to maximise reach and engagement. You will also liaise with finance and legal teams to manage budgets, purchase orders, invoices and contracts. This role suits a highly organised, proactive individual with project and events experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, international and cross‑cultural environment.

There will be some out of usual hours working to accommodate meetings in different time zones.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Demonstrable project management skills with previous experience of working on complex and multi-projects as any one time.
• Excellent administrative skills with good attention to detail obtained through previous working in an office environment.
• Experience of managing and prioritising workloads with an ability to work on own initiative against agreed KPIs.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An ability to work within a wider team with a flexible approach to work tasks.

Desirable

• An understanding of financial processes would be preferable.

Why Join us?

Our 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 our benefits click here.

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. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered and for this position, “Work Examples” are not required. Additionally, please ensure that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be submitted separate from your application.

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026

Interview date: w/c 12th January 2026

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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