Development Executive

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£31,000 per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven development professional who is committed to donor stewardship to join our growing Development Team as we begin an ambitious fundraising campaign to support the future of RIBA and of architecture.

Why Join us?

This is an exciting time to be part of the RIBA Development Team.

We are embarking on RIBA’s biggest investment in nearly 100 years, the House of Architecture. Our vision is bold: to make architecture accessible, relevant and meaningful for everyone, and in doing so to support architects in their role to make the future a better place. We cannot do this alone. We seek philanthropy and partnerships to make it possible.

The Development Executive will play a critical role in supporting the Development Team to develop and deliver excellent stewardship to supporters of the House of Architecture campaign and wider programmes.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to play a key role in a growing team developing philanthropic support for an ambitious cultural organisation.
• A rare chance to be part of a transformational fundraising campaign from an early stage.
• Support to grow and develop your skills in fundraising and stewardship.
• A great 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.

About the Role

As Development Executive you will support the work of the Development Team with a particular focus on donor stewardship.  Your primary responsibility will be to create and deliver an engaging stewardship programme to support our House of Architecture campaign.  You will focus on activities that help to grow and nurture prospect and donor relationships, working with colleagues across the team and organisation. You will plan and implement a new programme of communication and events that engage individual donors, grant givers and partners and contribute to wider fundraising activity. 

What are we looking for?

• Understanding of the importance of excellent donor stewardship.
• Experience within a fundraising, donor stewardship, or similar customer care role.
• Involvement in planning and supporting events, in a fundraising or similar context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities and attention to detail.
• Great interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
• Confident IT skills, including with databases.
• Strong administrative, time management and organisational skills.

If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply". Your covering letter should outline how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description, which you will find on our website under supporting documentation. Please note that we will only consider applications with covering letters received directly through our website.

Closing date: Thursday, 27th February at 11.59pm
Interview date: w/c 17th March

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. 

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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