Executive Director

APEAS - Executive Director

Closing date for applications: 17th July 2026. Interviews expected in August; start date negotiable.

Salary: £50,000 per annum (pro-rata).

Hours:

22.5 hours per week – annualised.

Place of work:
Anchored Hybrid (minimum 1 day/week in‑person).

This role is essential to manage and administer the Part 3 Examination and oversee the efficient operation of APEAS.

The Executive Director reports to the APEAS Board, administers the Part 3 Examination, liaises with stakeholders, and acts as the public face of the organisation.

Day‑to‑day management of the organisation; accountable to the Board; collaborate with stakeholders to deliver the Part 3 Examination and foster growth.

• Board (4‑5 per year)
• Examination Committee and sub‑committees
• Practice Examiners Committee
• Annual General Meeting
• Responsibilities: review appointments, prepare agendas, attend meetings, issue minutes, provide financial information, arrange venues/online meetings.

• Maintain up‑to‑date process manual.
• Ensure all policies/procedures are compliant with UK legislation.
• Write and amend policies and guides as required.
• Apply policies appropriately.
• Incorporate new ARB Part 3 criteria into examination processes.
• Incorporate new professional experience criteria into processes.

• Stay aware of national/international developments affecting Part 3 Examination.
• Review ARB competency and examination requirements.
• Organise and manage ARB Prescriptions and RIBA Validations.
• Write and amend documentation for ARB/RIBA.
• Organise visits by ARB/RIBA.
• Write annual ARB monitoring report.
• Compile and forward statistical information to Board, committees, ARB/RIBA/RIAS.

• Organise annual Examiners’ training and Mentor training events.
• Develop and deliver training programmes, coordinate venues, invite participants, arrange external trainers.

• Organise and manage registration of candidates.

• Communicate with examiners and candidates.
• Produce Practice Paper annually.
• Appoint and pair examiners.
• Appoint external examiners.
• Allocate candidates for interview.
• Approve/organise venue for Oral examinations.
• Review Moderation processes with Examination Committee.

• Deal with day‑to‑day queries from Examiners, PSAs, Candidates.
• Provide information and advice.

• Review marketing/advertising requirements.
• Maintain online presence on social media – Instagram.
• Attend University events to present to students.
• Participate in outside events to promote APEAS.

• Provide updated budget information to Board meetings.
• Manage bank accounts and report to Board.
• Handle finances, authorisation, and payments in line with Delegation of Authority.
• Discuss examination fee setting with Board.

• Supervise administrative staff.
• Monitor staff output, conduct annual reviews.
• Review staff roles for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Review procedures and policies for employment, health & safety, equal opportunities.
• Review and maintain GDPR policies.
• Maintain risk registers, update Board.

• Organise and manage award ceremony.

• Manage and develop APEAS website.
• Ensure secure IT services via provider, maintain cyber security measures.
• Review and replace IT equipment/services as required.

• Essential: Qualified to degree level or demonstrates significant relevant experience
• Desirable: Possesses a post‑graduate qualification; member of a recognised professional body(ies)

• Essential: Held a senior level post in an organisation for minimum five years; experience of financial management including setting and implementing budgets
• Desirable: Held a senior level position within further or higher education; knowledge of construction sector and professional bodies; experience reporting to a board or oversight body

• Essential: Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance systems; business financial management; compliance management for similarly sized organisations
• Desirable: Understanding of quality assurance systems in higher/further education; understanding of the role of Part 3 Examination in architects’ education or comparable qualification

• Essential: Honest and reliable; commitment to high standards; self‑motivated; hardworking; flexible; maintain good working relationships with stakeholders; work independently and as part of a team; make decisions

• Essential: Excellent IT skills plus knowledge of social media systems; excellent oral and written communication skills; good planning and organisation skills
• Desirable: Ability to analyse statistical information; experience with database and social media systems