Education Projects Coordinator

Education Projects Coordinator – 12-month fixed term contract

Are you an organised and proactive project coordinator with a passion for education, the arts or the built environment? Do you enjoy bringing projects to life, building relationships with diverse stakeholders and making a tangible difference through your work?

RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) is looking for an Education Projects Coordinator to join its Education and Learning team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a portfolio of educational initiatives that support architecture students, graduates, academics and practitioners, with a particular focus on the delivery of RIBA's Scholarships and Bursaries Programme.

Working closely with the Head of Education Projects, you will coordinate a range of projects and activities, helping talented individuals access funding, develop their skills and progress their careers within architecture.

Contract and working arrangements

• Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 per annum
• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
• Location: London
• Working pattern: Hybrid, with an expectation of approximately two days per week in the office.
• Hours: 35 hours per week.

Occasional evening or out-of-hours work may be required to support events and ceremonies, with time off in lieu where applicable.

The role

This is a varied, hands-on position combining project coordination, funding administration, stakeholder engagement and event delivery. You will take ownership of a range of activities, ensuring they are delivered efficiently and effectively, while contributing ideas to improve existing processes and develop new initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the administration and delivery of RIBA's Scholarships and Bursaries Programme, supporting funding initiatives that benefit architecture students and the wider profession.
• Promoting scholarship and grant opportunities to schools of architecture, responding to enquiries, coordinating applications and supporting assessment panels and committees.
• Administering funding allocations, processing payments, maintaining accurate financial records and databases, and producing reports and statistics.
• Providing advice and guidance to students, graduates, academics and practitioners on funding opportunities, eligibility criteria and application processes.
• Developing and coordinating knowledge-sharing activities, including talks, workshops, publications and other initiatives that showcase the work and achievements of scholarship recipients.
• Supporting communications and promotional activities across digital and print channels, including newsletters, website content and social media.
• Supporting the delivery of RIBA's education awards programme, particularly the RIBA President's Medals student awards, including submission coordination, judging processes, exhibitions and the awards ceremony.
• Building effective relationships with internal colleagues, external partners, volunteers, academics and members of the architectural community.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and develop creative solutions to deliver projects effectively within available resources.

About you

We are looking for someone who combines strong organisational and project coordination skills with a proactive, practical and collaborative approach.

You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, taking ownership of projects and working independently, while knowing when to seek advice and collaborate with colleagues. Equally important is your willingness to get involved in the practical and administrative aspects of delivery, from coordinating events and processing applications to managing documentation and responding to enquiries.

You will bring:

• Relevant experience in project coordination, event management, higher education administration, arts administration, academic research, grant administration or committee support.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate several projects and activities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, numeracy and literacy skills, particularly when handling funding applications, financial information and confidential records.
• The ability to research information, interpret guidance and provide clear, accurate responses to enquiries.
• A proactive and resourceful approach, with the confidence to work independently, solve problems and suggest improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism and diplomacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Desirable experience

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Experience of financial administration, budget management or fundraising.
• Experience working within a higher education institution, membership organisation, cultural institution or education-related organisation.
• Experience administering scholarships, bursaries or grant programmes, including advising applicants and assessors on funding eligibility.
• Experience developing and delivering projects within broad guidelines and limited budgets.
• An understanding of UK or international higher education systems, architectural education or academic research.
• An interest in architecture, design, the arts or other creative disciplines.

Why join RIBA?

This is an opportunity to be part of work that has a meaningful impact on individuals and the future of the architectural profession.

Through the Scholarships and Bursaries Programme, you will help talented students access financial support and opportunities that can make a real difference to their education and future careers. You will also contribute to initiatives that recognise and celebrate emerging talent, encourage knowledge exchange and support the development of the wider profession.

You will join a small, collaborative team where your contribution will be visible, your ideas will be welcomed and you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and develop your experience across education, funding, events and stakeholder engagement.

We are particularly interested in individuals who enjoy variety, are comfortable rolling up their sleeves and take pride in seeing projects through from initial planning to successful delivery.

If you are a hands-on project coordinator who enjoys working with people, delivering meaningful initiatives and supporting the next generation of architectural talent, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

To arrange a confidential conversation with FJWilson Talent, RIBA’s recruitment partner for this role, before applying, you can email resourcingteam@fjwilson.com

Application deadline: 5th January 2027

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