Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

Diversity & Inclusion Specialist (maternity cover)

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: £50,000

Location: London or Liverpool, Hybrid/Remote Work

Hours: Full-time fixed term contract until October/November 2027 (depends on start date)

About the Role

Our Diversity and Inclusion Specialist takes a leading role in supporting colleagues across the whole organisation to delivery our Diversity and Inclusion strategy. Focused around three areas: improving the experience of our colleagues, embedding equity into all the work we do, and building a more equitable and inclusive profession. As a Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, you will drive initiatives that empower our members to enhance their inclusion and equity skills while nurturing and expanding our internal processes.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Expert knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion principles and practices, including a strong understanding of the Equality Act 2010
• A proven track record of driving change within departments through strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build credible relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including volunteers, senior officeholders and external partners
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams with a diplomatic approach to managing competing interests and priorities
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects and programmes independently with multiple objectives and timelines

Desirable

• Experience completing Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) or similar
• Accessible content development for web
• An understanding or interest in the built environment.

Why Join us?

Our 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 our website.

We encourage applicants to review the essential criteria carefully and ensure their application clearly demonstrates how they meet these requirements, as applications will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered and we will only review applications received directly through our company website.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 7 September 2026

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.We may also close an advert earlier than the date above if we receive enough quality applications.

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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