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Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, the team of four Management Accountants are business partners to the budget holders of the Society and support the organisation to make informed decisions by providing meaningful analysis of financial data on both a regular and ad-hoc basis. This includes preparing month end management accounts, supporting the budget holders with their annual budget and quarterly forecast submissions, and effectively managing the Society’s funds.   Reports to: Financial Reporting Manager Line manages: N/A Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid remote working Pay Band: E Salary: £57,700 per annum Contract type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)     Closing date: 19 May 2024, 23:59pm Interview dates: first round week commencing 27 May 2024.     

The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The Society’s fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. One of the ways in which the Society supports its mission is through the medals and awards programme which is administered by the Scientific Programmes Team.   The team has two Medals and Awards Officers, reporting to the Senior Medals and Awards Officer. They have a varied remit encompassing administration of the annual nomination cycle, committee management and the planning and delivery of a portfolio of prize lectures.   Proven experience of managing complex multi-strand projects is essential as is an ability to quickly build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Experience of committee management and / or event management would also be advantageous.   The post holder will also be expected to contribute to other projects and events outside their remit to support the team’s activities as a whole.   Reports to: Senior Medals and Awards Officer Line manages: None Location: Remote and minimum 2 days per wk at Carlton House Terrace, London (This role will also include out of hours working) Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week (including some evening and weekend working Band C: £33, 000 to £42, 000 Contract type: Permanent    The application closing date is 3 May 2024   First stage Interviews will take place week commencing 6 May and second stage interviews week commencing 13 May. 

The Royal Society was established in the 1660s and is recognised across the world as one of the leading scientific academies. Its Fellows include the most distinguished scientists in the UK and internationally. Its activities include work on policy, scientific publishing, and the award of grants.   The overall aims of the role will be:   To manage and oversee the offices of the Society’s President, Officers and Executive Director, of the Royal Society working closely with the Director of Fellowship, Strategy and Governance and other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and a team of personal assistants, ensuring the delivery of high-quality administrative services. (The President and Officers of the Royal Society are trustees and Fellows of the Society. The Executive Director is its Chief Executive).   To co-ordinate support functions to the President, Officers and Executive Director, ensuring a seamless overall service.   To provide support directly to the Society’s President, as his personal assistant (the President changes every 5 years)   To manage and provide secretarial support for meetings of the Society’s Officers weekly and to ensure relevant papers are sent ahead of and following meetings.   To manage a team of three to four other Personal Assistants providing direct administration and diary support to the five Officers of the Society and the Executive Director, working for continuous improvement in service.     To act as an ambassador for the President and Executive Director within and beyond the Society, building close and effective communication between the corporate centre and internal and external stakeholders.   You will provide oversight of the work of this office as a whole and provide additional support to the Executive Director, working with her PA, on request, particularly regarding more complex correspondence and the co-ordination of briefing and information flows across the Society.    Key outcomes of the role:   Society staff have a point of reference for advice and guidance on handling issues requiring input from the Society’s leadership and that the Society’s standards are maintained with regular and reliable communication on behalf of the executive office.   The Society’s leadership is supported with a clear system of oversight, tracking communications with and from their offices, key weekly meetings are well planned, and they are briefed on issues requiring their attention when necessary.   The team of personal assistants is well supported and motivated, providing a continuously improving system of administrative support to the President, Executive Director, and Officers and cover for leave and absence is seamless and well planned   The President, Executive Director and Officers are provided with effective administrative support, maximising their impact as the leadership of the Society.   There is oversight of the programme of meetings and events that Officers and the Executive Director participate in, and they are well prepared for them.   Senior Leadership and Officer meetings are managed to a high level. Internal and external communications from the centre of the Society are managed professionally and effectively.   Reports to: Director of Fellowship, Strategy and Governance Line manages: 3-4 x Personal Assistant Roles Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG                                                                             Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week. The Royal Society promotes a hybrid way of working, the nature of this role is such that the jobholder will be expected to work in the office most days of the week with the occasional home working day.                                       Pay band: Band F, £60,000 to £65,000   The application closing date is Tuesday 7 May.    Interviews will be held w/c 13 May

The Royal Society was established in the 1660s, and is recognised across the world as one of the leading scientific academies. Its Fellows include the most distinguished scientists in the UK and internationally. Its activities include work on policy, scientific publishing, and the award of grants.   The jobholder’s team will provide support to the Executive Director (chief executive), Dame Julie Maxton DBE.   The jobholder, together with other team members, will provide a confidential and proactive PA service including diary and inbox management, ensuring that internal and external communications are effectively managed, travel and various administrative and secretarial support services.   Your line manager will be the Senior Manager, Executive Office, and you will work closely with them. You will work alongside other PAs providing support to the Officers of the Society.   You will work in the Society’s offices near St James’s Park. Occasional hybrid working is possible, but the nature of the work will mean that on most days you will need to be present in the office to provide direct support to the Executive Director.   Reports to: Senior Manager, Executive Office, and PA to the President Line manages: n/a Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG                                                                             Hours: Full time. The Royal Society promotes a hybrid way of working, but the nature of this role is such that the jobholder will be expected to work in the office most days, with an occasional home working day. Pay band: E - £53,000 per annum   The application closing date is Tuesday 7 May.    Interviews will be held w/c 13 May

The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The Society’s fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science across the wide breadth of research areas.   Our major schools’ engagement programme includes:   - Partnership Grants of up to £3000 for schools and colleges to enable students, aged 5 – 18, to carry out investigative science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) projects, in partnership with a STEM professional:Partnership Grants | Royal Society   - Developing Evidence-based resources to support excellence in the teaching of science, maths and computing, in particular around scientific literacy and practical science.   - Tailored schools programme at the Royal Society Summer Exhibition.   This role will specifically be responsible for identifying and developing links with STEM partners, supporting, and training the STEM professionals involved in our Partnership Grants scheme. They will support the STEM professionals to design research projects, for schools, based on the research being undertaken by scientists. They will also support Society-funded scientists across a range of schemes including our early career research fellowships (University Research Fellows, Dorothy Hodgkin Fellows  and Career Development Fellows) and schemes that have schools’ engagement aspects such as the APEX awards, and the Public Engagement awards.   The Senior Schools Engagement Officer (scientific liaison) will support and manage a new pilot initiative of seed grants within the Partnership Grants programme which are specifically designed to support organsiations (educational, higher education and/or industry) to develop relationships which will lead to impactful and long-term engagement between local schools and STEM professionals and provide a pathway for schools to apply for a Partnership Grant. They will also ensure that best practice is shared across these pilots and impact case studies collected.   This rolewill work with the Head of Schools Engagement, Schools Engagement Manager, and other members of the Schools Engagement team to manage and develop the Society’s schools engagement programme in line with the Schools Engagement strategy. Equally they will work with senior Grants teams to develop outreach skills and opportunities for funded scientists, therefore helping to inspire and enthuse the next generation of scientists.   The post holder should have teaching experience in UK schools or colleges and should have a good understanding of curriculum-linked design. They should also have good organisational skills, a commitment to high standards throughout their work, and a good attention to detail. In return this position offers opportunities for the successful candidate to contribute to a new and exciting programme of education outreach activities and to help develop successful schemes which benefit scientists, teachers and young people. They will also get the chance to be part of the work of one of the most respected scientific organisations in the world.   The post holder will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.   Reports to: Schools Engagement Manager Line manages: Schools Engagement Officer Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid remote working Pay Band: D Salary: £43,900 per annum Contract type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week (full time) some travel (mainly within the UK), evening and weekend work required)   Closing date for applications: 24 April 23:59pm. Interviews to take place week commencing 13 May 2024.  

Interested in supporting excellence and innovation in science?   Want to interact with the world’s leading scientists?   Looking for your first job in Grants Management?   We are now looking for outstanding and highly motivated candidates with excellent organisational and time management skills and strong attention to detail to join our Grants team.   Working as part of a team, successful candidates will be responsible for delivering the day-to-day management and administration of the Royal Society Grants schemes. They will be the main point of contact for applicants, reviewers and award holders – working on aspects of both pre-award and post-award management - and responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with grant-holders. Experience of research management or working in a grant funding environment is desirable but not essential.   The postholder will be expected to:  - Deliver the application, selection and awarding process for defined research funding calls, in accordance with agreed standards - Act as a knowledgeable liaison for external researchers and administrators, providing advice, guidance and support on RS funding schemes, policies and grant management approach - Support ongoing improvement in the context of grant-making and scheme development Reports to:UK/International Senior Manager or Programme Manager  Line manages: N/A Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid remote working                            Pay Band: C Salary:£38, 004.75 Contract type:12 months fixed-term contract.    The application closing date is 24 April at 23:59.    Interviews will take place on 1 May and 2 May. 

Volunteer at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2024   The Royal Society is looking for reliable and highly motivated volunteers to be part of the 2024 Summer Science Exhibition, taking place on 2 – 7 July 2024 in London.   The Summer Science Exhibition is the Society’s flagship event, attracting thousands of visitors over the course of 6 days. This year, we have fourteen fantastic flagship exhibits and many more interactive activities, talks and workshops for families. It showcases the most exciting cutting-edge science and technology research from across the UK and provides a unique opportunity for members of the public to chat to scientists and ask them questions about their work.   With so much going on, we rely on our dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to ensure the success of this event. We are looking for people who are happy to engage in a wide variety of tasks, have good team working skills, are comfortable talking to the public, have an interest in science and, above all, are enthusiastic.   The exhibition takes place 2 – 7 July. Working hours are flexible although we would usually expect volunteers to commit to at least 8 - 12 hours across one or more days of the exhibition. Although this volunteering opportunity offers ideal experience for someone looking to get involved in science public engagement or events management, we are also keen to hear from those who are simply passionate about science.   Diversity and Inclusion are an essential part of the Royal Society’s mission to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity.   Applications are welcome from everybody regardless of the characteristics they possess, protected or otherwise. We are dedicated to equal opportunity and work diligently to mitigate bias in our processes.   In return for your time, you will learn new skills, meet some of the world’s leading scientists and get the opportunity to go behind the scenes at this prestigious event, which has been in existence for over 200 years. The exhibition is always a busy time at the Royal Society, but it is also a very fun and rewarding event to work on, and successful applicants will get the opportunity to volunteer at other events throughout the year should they wish to. Tasks during the exhibition will include: - Interacting with the public, greeting visitors and responding to queries - Briefing school groups and teachers visiting the exhibition - Staffing the information desk - Signposting people towards the building and assisting with queue management at busy times - Supporting feedback of the event through observations and data reporting - Administrative tasks including evaluation and monitoring emails.   Volunteers will be given a full day of training prior to the exhibition, scheduled for Tuesday 11 June 2024, 10.00am - 4.30pm at the Royal Society in London. You will need to be available to attend this training session in order to qualify as a volunteer for the Exhibition.   We will cover travel expenses and provide meals and refreshments during exhibition opening times. Volunteers must be aged 18 or over and no longer in full time secondary education.   Next steps If you are interested, please submit a CV and a brief cover letter of no more than one page explaining why you would like to volunteer and why you think you would be suitable for the role by Sunday 12 May 2024.   Your cover letter must include information about your availability during the Exhibition week (2 – 7 July) and contact details for two referees.   Interviews will take place by phone between commencing 14 – 24 May. Please note, all volunteers will be required to undergo basic safeguarding training and will have a level of responsibility (under supervision) for safeguarding visitors of the exhibition.   For more information, pleaseemail exhibition@royalsociety.org.