Regional Director, North

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 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. 

Key Facts

Salary: c£52,000 per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: Homebased, within North England with travel.

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent, some evening work required.

Full driving license and access to own car required.

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

 
Candidates Profile

·       Demonstrable senior leadership experience in stakeholder relationships and 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 team management background, with the ability to define SMART objectives, incorporating growth and retention targets. Has a passion for continuous improvement.

·       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

The Organisation

We are proud to partner with the Royal Institute of British Architects (‘RIBA’) to identify talent for their Regional Director, North role (https://www.architecture.com/).

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.

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

Why Join RIBA?

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 RIBA benefits please visit RIBA website.

Interested?

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