Working at ARB
Our culture
Here at ARB, we are a small and diverse workforce. who proudly advocates, as an inclusive and supportive working culture which in turn encourages staff to challenge themselves both individually and collectively within their roles. We have created a culture of understanding and respect for one another where we embrace the differences of all our colleagues and celebrate diversity.
We work collaboratively across teams and hold quarterly all staff away days to continuously hold ourselves accountable in staying true to our values and behaviours. The board and SLG believe in investing in staffs career progression and continuous professional development whether this is done through internal and external opportunities.
This is part of our culture and something we hope you are excited to be a part of. Our commitment to you is to strive to be a great employer, where everyone feels leadership across the organisation is strong, where we all feel well managed, we have the resources to do our jobs well and where our workplace is fit for purpose. In return, you will live our shared values and behaviours and strive to deliver to the best of your abilities.
We are looking to hear from you if our company values and behaviours are in alignment with yours and if you are looking to make the next exciting step within your career.
Values and behaviours
Our staff values and behaviours were established with the full input of our staff team. At ARB, we value:
Collaboration
It matters to us that we work well together. We want everyone in ARB to contribute to their fullest potential, because each of us has an individual role in ensuring our organisation’s success. So we work together in the best interests of ARB and the communities we serve.
Innovation
It matters to us that we are bold in making improvements to the regulation of architects. We aspire to be leaders in our sector, sharing our knowledge and expertise and using data, evidence and feedback as tools for improvement in all we do. We adapt in the face of challenges, and we’re ready to grow and learn from others.
Commitment
It matters to us that we are dedicated to ARB’s purpose. We want to do well in our work because we want our organisation to have a positive impact. So we set high standards and challenging targets for ourselves, organise our time and resources, make clear decisions, and follow through on their implementation.
Each other
It matters to us that our working culture is personally supportive. We want everyone who works for ARB to feel valued. So we treat each other fairly, act with integrity and trust each other. We are honest about our limitations, and we listen to others with empathy.
Current opportunities
Legally Qualified Chair Committee Members – Professional Conduct Committee (PCC)
Applications closing 28/04/24.
Lay & Architect Members – Investigation Panel (IP)
Applications closing 28/04/24.
Lay & Architect Members – Professional Conduct Committee (PCC)
Applications closing 28/04/24.
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Diversity and Inclusion
We actively promote equality of opportunity for everybody who has dealings with us, irrespective of their race, gender, disability, religion, belief system, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background, with the primary aims of eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations between people of different groups.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
ARB is committed to delivering excellent customer service. We recognise the different needs of our customers and actively work to minimise the potential issues of exclusion and discrimination. We aspire to be a leader in equality and inclusion, serving all communities including our staff.
We aim to be an inclusive, respectful and discrimination free working environment for our staff. We use best practises in employment in accordance with legislation to ensure that employees feel respected and able to give their best.
Rewards and Benefits
Flexible/ Hybrid working opportunities
Our offices are based at 8 Weymouth Street, London, W1W 5BU. Office hours are 9am to 5pm and we currently operate a hybrid office/home working approach.
Salary
We offer competitive salaries and pay reviews are carried out annually. ARB is an accredited Living Wage Employer with the Living Wage Foundation. This accreditation does not just reflect our own rates of pay, but also those of our contractors.
Holiday Entitlement
ARB employees are entitled to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. This entitlement increases incrementally after three years, up to a maximum entitlement of 30 days after five years’ service.
Pension
With eligibility after one months’ employment, ARB employees benefit from a group personal pension scheme with ARB’s contribution being up to 14% of salary (depending on the level of employee contribution). The plan includes death in service life assurance and group income replacement.
Healthcare
ARB offers all employees the option of joining its private medical insurance scheme and in addition provides access to a health cash plan. The cost of cover is paid for by us but is a taxable benefit.
We also offer an employee assistance programme to offer employees confidential advice and a counselling service.
Other benefits
The following additional benefits are also available to staff:
- Death in service life assurance
- Group income replacement
- Staff benevolent fund
- Interest free gym loan
- Interest free season ticket loan
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Wellbeing
ARB offers all employees the option of joining its private medical insurance scheme and in addition provides access to a health cash plan. The cost of cover is paid for by us but is a taxable benefit.
We also offer an employee assistance programme to offer employees confidential advice and a counselling service.
We have various policies in place to help support staff in maintain or achieve a good work life balance.
We provide opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our offices are based at 8 Weymouth Street, London, W1W 5BU. Our core office hours are 9am to 5pm and however we currently operate a hybrid office/home working approach.
Learning and Development
We are keen to equip our staff with the skills needed to perform and enhance within their roles. We are also keen to support personal development and we have a policy for staff development.
We hold regular all staff events covering various topics and team building exercises.
What’s it like here?
Claudette, Executive Support Administrator
‘My role is to provide a full administrative support service to the CEO and the wider Executive senior leadership team. I regularly liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as committee members and senior business leaders at external organisations, for example to arrange meetings, organise travel, and plan for upcoming appointments and engagements, welcome external visitors and much more. I also work closely with the Corporate team to assist with behind the scenes tasks such as preparing for major all staff events. ARB is a warm, friendly and welcoming place to work.’
Emma, Director of Governance and International
‘My role is to lead the Governance and International Department at ARB, having previously worked within, and led, our Qualifications Department. On the Governance side, I ensure that we have robust governance systems and processes in place to manage the organisation, and to make sure that our Board and its committees run smoothly. On the International side, I am responsible for taking forward the development of our new international routes to registration, which include negotiating and operationalising mutual recognition agreements with partner organisations in other countries. I love working in two different areas – it provides exciting challenges, and means that I get to work with a wide range of colleagues across the whole organisation.’
Jodie, Executive Officer and Business Plan Co-Ordinator
‘No two days are the same in my role, which can be challenging but that’s what I enjoy the most. I get to have insight of all aspects of the organisation as part of my Business Plan role, which I find really interesting. I always love when the whole ARB team comes together. As the team grows, I really enjoy the days when all of us are together and embracing ARB’s values and behaviours.’
What’s it like here?
Claudette, Executive Support Administrator
‘My role is to provide a full administrative support service to the CEO and the wider Executive senior leadership team. I regularly liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as committee members and senior business leaders at external organisations, for example to arrange meetings, organise travel, and plan for upcoming appointments and engagements, welcome external visitors and much more. I also work closely with the Corporate team to assist with behind the scenes tasks such as preparing for major all staff events. ARB is a warm, friendly and welcoming place to work.’
Emma, Director of Governance and International
‘My role is to lead the Governance and International Department at ARB, having previously worked within, and led, our Qualifications Department. On the Governance side, I ensure that we have robust governance systems and processes in place to manage the organisation, and to make sure that our Board and its committees run smoothly. On the International side, I am responsible for taking forward the development of our new international routes to registration, which include negotiating and operationalising mutual recognition agreements with partner organisations in other countries. I love working in two different areas – it provides exciting challenges, and means that I get to work with a wide range of colleagues across the whole organisation.’
Jodie, Executive Officer and Business Plan Co-Ordinator
‘No two days are the same in my role, which can be challenging but that’s what I enjoy the most. I get to have insight of all aspects of the organisation as part of my Business Plan role, which I find really interesting. I always love when the whole ARB team comes together. As the team grows, I really enjoy the days when all of us are together and embracing ARB’s values and behaviours.’
