Job Description

Country

United Kingdom

Office Location

Birmingham - Hybrid (60% based in our Colmore Row office, B3 2AA / 40% remote)

About Us

Inspire future talent and promote professional pathways in the built environment!




RICS is a global professional body that sets and upholds standards in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. With over 140,000 members in more than 140 countries, we influence how cities grow, how homes are built, and how resources are managed - helping create sustainable communities and tackle global challenges like climate change.




Our purpose is to ensure quality, integrity, and sustainability in the built and natural environment. Our members make a real difference to society, and this role helps inspire the next generation to join them.

Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

As a Candidate Engagement Lead, you'll play a vital role in supporting the next generation of professionals by ensuring candidates and apprentices have a positive, informed, and engaging experience throughout their journey--from pre-enrolment to assessment. Working closely with the Next Generation Manager and wider team, you'll design and deliver events, create resources, and provide timely guidance that helps individuals progress with confidence.




This role contributes directly to our mission by building a strong, well-supported pipeline into membership and the wider profession, strengthening candidate engagement and support diversity and inclusion.




- Design and deliver an online schedule of webinars to support the candidate journey, including tailored sessions for apprentices, training providers, and Learning & Development teams.


- Creating engagement collateral for online and face-to-face events, ensuring materials are accessible and up to date.


- Plan and coordinate face-to-face engagement activities, including venue sourcing, logistics, communications, and event materials.


- Present events both online and in person, updating content based on feedback and changes to assessment processes.


- Maintain and update the Assessor bank of co-presenters and build relationships with newly qualified members to support events.


- Provide operational and administrative support, including invoicing, payments, issuing joining instructions, and maintaining accurate records across systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365,
Monday.com, and spreadsheets.


- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Next Generation initiatives.


- Contribute ideas to enhance engagement and improve the overall participant experience.




This is a hybrid position, requiring flexibility to spend approximately 60% of your time in the office or at events and 40% working remotely.

About You

You'll be someone who thrives on creating positive experiences, enjoys engaging with diverse audiences, and is passionate about helping candidate succeed. This is a hands-on role where your contribution will make a real difference to the next generation of professionals.




- Proven ability to use initiative and work independently.


- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting online and in person.


- Experience delivering training sessions, workshops, or coaching programs.


- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


- Skilled in building professional relationships and providing tailored support.


- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital engagement tools.


- Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.


- Willingness to support events outside standard business hours when required.

Rewards and Benefits

RICS offers a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance. These include private medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions, optical care, income protection, life assurance, an Aviva Group Personal Pension scheme, and financial wellbeing support through My Money.




We also offer:


- 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays


- Three additional days of leave when the office closes between Christmas and New Year


- Enhanced flexible leave policies (including Maternity, Paternity, and Moving House)


- A Wellbeing Day and a Volunteering Day


- Access to staff led community groups




Equal Opportunity Employer




RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and believe that our differences strengthen our organisation.




Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments during the recruitment process.




Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.




How to Apply




Click the 'Apply' button to access our short online application form. You'll be asked to upload your CV and provide a brief statement explaining why this role at RICS is a great fit for you, and how your skills and experience match the role requirements.