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°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Committees appointments

The °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Board was created in March 2020 following constitutional changes. It’s responsible for the management of the Royal Institute of British Architects' business and members are trustees of °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ as a charity.

The °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Board oversees four standing committees: Audit & Risk Committee, Nominations Committee, Remuneration Committee and Standards Committee.

The °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Board also has four additional committees to support its work: Cultural Knowledge & Outreach, Education & Learning, Membership and Practice & Policy.

It is an exciting time to join the organisation as we continue to develop our House of Architecture programme. Building on our nearly 200 years of history, this major investment programme will transform our digital technology, world-class architectural collections and London headquarters.

It will reinforce our identity as an outward-looking cultural institution, help us promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of architecture, and celebrate our members’ work.

Each committee has several roles, some that are open to °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Members and some that seek specific non-architect expertise.

We want to identify candidates who will bring diversity of thought, background and lived experience to these committees, and who will support the board in effecting culture change.

Find out more about the vacancies and benefits of applying below.

Vacancies

Chair of the House of Architecture Programme (HOAP) Committee

The HOAP Committee Chair is responsible for providing effective leadership and we are looking for an individual to:

  • lead the HOAP Committee
  • exhibit project and programme management capabilities
  • ensure alignment with °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ's strategic goals and ethical standards
  • foster relationships with stakeholders to support fundraising and development
  • oversee progress and provide guidance on key initiatives

The HOAP Committee will provide support and appropriate challenges to the steering groups and support the teams in maintaining a network of relationships with key stakeholders. They also play an active role in supporting our fundraising and development objectives.

Working with the Chair of the Board of Trustees and the CEO, the HOAP Committee Chair will lead in setting strategic direction and monitoring the progress of the HOAP by ensuring that °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ activities focus on advancing our charitable purposes and strategic goals.

Primarily, we are looking for people whose skills and experience will complement those of the current committee and who can work with our executive team to support the delivery of °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ’s strategic ambitions.

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Cultural Knowledge & Outreach Committee

Two °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council Members

Two °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Student Members and a °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Associate Member or individuals who are eligible to become a °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Member and not on Council or a Board member

One non-architect, subject-matter experts in (i) arts/culture (including digital outreach), (ii) audience/public engagement and (iii) social impact/public benefit

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Membership Committee

Two °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council Members

Three °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Members or individuals who are eligible to become a °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Member and not on Council or Board member

Members will need to represent a range of: size of practice, specialism, geographical location (including international) and type of membership including students.

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Practice & Policy Committee

Two °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council members

Two °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Members or individuals who are eligible to become a °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Member and not on Council or Board member. We are looking for a sector specialist and client representative

One non-architect, subject-matter expert in advocacy, public relations, lobbying government and/or measuring impact of campaign/service

One non-architect, client representative - must have regular interaction with architect practices, and commissioning work on a regular basis

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Why should you apply?

1. To support the profession – by sitting on one of these committees, you will help to position °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ as a critical community to provide support for architects. This means ensuring high standards both internally and amongst the membership, developing policy and strategy based on member insight and expertise, and amplifying the voices of members to encourage systemic change.

2. To invest in your own personal development – you will meet new people, learn new skills and gain knowledge, listen to and learn from others’ perspectives and play a crucial part in shaping the organisation’s future.

3. To advance architecture and its positive impact on society – by helping °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ to achieve its goals, you will be ensuring our charitable purpose: the advancement of architecture and the promotion of the acquirement of the knowledge of the Arts and Sciences connected therewith. This means ensuring architects deliver for people and our planet.

Please contact ribagovernance@riba.org with any questions.

Find out more about °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ Council, including current committee members.

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