Marketing Manager (Membership & Profession)

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.

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

Key facts:

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum.
Location: Tavistock Suare, London, WC1H.
Hybrid working: variable number of office days per week, as this will be determined by business requirements. Minimum one day/week.
Contract: full time, permanent, 35 hours per week.
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, please visit RIBA’s website.

About the Role
This is a key role within RIBA’s marketing team, responsible for leading the development and delivery of marketing strategy and activity to support the growth, retention and engagement of our global membership.

You will oversee a significant portfolio spanning the UK and priority international markets, delivering integrated campaigns that drive measurable commercial and engagement outcomes. Working closely with stakeholders across membership, commercial and regional teams, you will help shape how RIBA communicates its value to architects worldwide.

The role includes line management of a marketing team and responsibility for budget planning, performance reporting and continuous optimisation of marketing activity. As a senior member of the team, you will also contribute to broader marketing planning and deputise for the Director of Marketing where required.

This role offers the fantastic opportunity to shape how RIBA engages with architects worldwide, leading a high-profile membership portfolio with real organisational impact while developing your leadership and strategic marketing experience. You will influence marketing priorities, build strong relationships across the organisation and play a key role in strengthening RIBA’s future engagement with its global membership.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a confident, strategic and hands-on marketer who is ready to take ownership of a high-profile portfolio and deliver measurable impact.

Essential:

• Significant experience delivering integrated marketing campaigns, with responsibility for driving measurable growth or engagement outcomes
• Experience of contributing to marketing strategy, including translating business objectives into clear marketing plans and priorities
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, CRM systems and data-led marketing approaches
• Proven experience managing and developing a team
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a complex organisation, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships

Desirable:

• Experience delivering marketing activity across international markets
• Experience working in a membership organisation or professional body
• Knowledge of the architecture, design or built environment sector
• Relevant professional marketing qualification (e.g. CIM)

Interested?

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact FJWilson Talent, RIBA's recruitment partner and advising consultants , on 0203 195 3600 or email resourcingteam@fjwilson.com

Closing date: Due to the nature and urgency of this appointment, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close once a suitable shortlist has been identified.

Interview dates:
- First stage (held virtually over ‘teams’) 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th July.
- Final stage (in-person, involving a presentation topic), dates TBC

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. However, if your application progresses to the next stage of the selection process, 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, RIBA is 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.

RIBA champions work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across the organisation.

RIBA value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with RIBA, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.

FJWilson's privacy policy is available on our website: https://www.fjwilson.com/notices/

The services advertised by FJWilson Talent Services are those of a recruitment business.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community. Furthermore, qualifications and/or experience identified are indicative. We will consider applications from candidates who have comparable qualifications and/or experience for the role advertised.