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We are looking for outstanding and highly motivated candidates with excellent organisational and time management skills and strong attention to detail. Successful candidates will be responsible for the day to day management and administration of a portfolio of the Society’s Grant schemes. They will also be the main point of contact for applicants and award holders and responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with grant-holders and other key stakeholders. Experience of research management or working in a grant funding environment is desirable but not essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to support cutting-edge science and to work as part of a dynamic and creative team.
The post holder will be responsible for effective operational delivery and management of a portfolio of the Society’s grant schemes, under the direction of the Senior Manager, Grants.
Roles available: 1 permanent & 1 temporary (maternity cover)
Reports to: Senior Manager, UK or International Grants
Line manages: N/A
Location: London
Hours: 35 hours a week
Pay Band: C
Salary: £31,212 per annum
Interviews to be held Thursday 13 September and Friday 14 September 2018
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The Royal 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 in many research areas. One of the three key priorities in the Society’s strategic programme is to support international scientific collaboration. This work is delivered across all areas of the Society’s work and ensuring the delivery of this strategy is a core function of the International Affairs team.
We are seeking an outstanding coordinator to provide a confidential, proactive and first-class service to the International Affairs team (up to 7 team members including 3 senior managers). . The coordinator will have experience of working in an office environment, a proven ability to work with people at all levels, organisational sensitivity and excellent time management and prioritisation.
The International Affairs (IA) team oversees the Society’s international work and delivers a busy, fast-paced and very demanding portfolio of work which encompasses all sections of the Society. These activities involve a very high volume of travel and events across the world and is led by senior managers with very busy diaries who travel frequently. It is therefore essential that the coordinator is self-motivated, diplomatic, flexible and has the ability to work with people at all levels, multi-task and meet deadlines.
Reports to: Head of International Affairs
Line manages: N/A
Location: 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG
Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay Band: C
Salary: £29,376 per annum
Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 17 September.
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The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth, dedicated to promoting excellence in science. It is a self-governing Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, engineering and medicine.
We are seeking 2 x Policy Advisers to join the International Affairs team on a full-time permanent basis:
- 1 x Policy Adviser, International Affairs (Americas and Commonwealth)
- 1 x Policy Adviser, International Affairs (Europe)
International activities are embedded across the work of the Society. They feature within many of the Society’s core programmes and targeted activities are led principally by the International Affairs, Grants, Science Policy and Scientific Programmes teams. Cross-sectional teams are often pulled together to cover work on key international projects. The Society’s international objectives are to:
- Promote the benefits of UK and European scientific collaboration
- Work with scientific peers to advance science and technology for the benefit of society
- Support developing countries to build their scientific capability
- Play a leading role in the major multilateral science organisations
The Society works closely with other academies and networks of academies, governments, funding agencies, industry and the diplomatic corps around the world to build partnerships and promote international relations.
With knowledge and a real enthusiasm for science and international affairs, the post holder will join a small International Affairs team of seven. They will work flexibly on a number of projects, often in cross-sectional teams involving external partners, whilst also contributing to the work of the section as a whole. They will be expected to hold geographic expertise in either Europe, the Americas and/or the Commonwealth and to work with others on delivery.
Reports to: Head of International Affairs
Location: Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG
Hours: 35 hrs/week
Pay Band: D
Salary: £34,884 per annum
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 17 September 2018.
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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.
The Finance Analyst will support the Financial Controller in providing an excellent financial administration service. The role focuses on the purchase ledger and the purchase order system, any other duties, as necessary, within the department.
Pay Band: B
Salary: £23,868 - £27,500 per annum
Reports to: Financial Controller
Location: Carlton House Terrace
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 24 September.
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The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth, dedicated to promoting excellence in science. It is a self-governing Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, engineering and medicine.
We are seeking a Programme Manager, FLAIR to join our Grants team on a full-time permanent basis.
The post holder will be responsible for the effective management and operational delivery of the Society’s new Future Leaders – African Independent Research (FLAIR) Fellowships programme working in partnership with the African Academy of Sciences (AAS).
The Royal Society will lead on the delivery of pre-award processes with support from the AAS, and the AAS will lead on the delivery of post award management of the fellowships with support from the Royal Society.
Reports to: Senior Manager, International Grants
Line manages: Scheme Manager, International Grants
Location: London
Hours: 35 hours a week
Pay Band: D
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Interviews are to be held Tuesday 18 September 2018
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Permanent post - also available as a one year secondment
Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer
Line manages: 1 Programme Manager, 1 Senior Officer and 1 Officer
Location: London but with the expectation of travel across the UK
Pay Band: F (£61,506 to £76,882 per annum). Salary will be commensurate with experience
Hours: 35 hours per week with some flexibility about working hours given the nature of the role. The Royal Society has flexible start/finish times around a core working day (10am to 4pm).
Please state your current and expected salary in your cover letter application. Anyone wishing to have an informal discussion about the possibilities should contact Lisa McQuirns on lisa.mcquirns@royalsociety.org. Please submit CV and application letter to Lesley Miles via the Royal Society application portal. Applications close on Thursday 6 September 2018. Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 13 September 2018.
The Royal Society
The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth, dedicated to promoting excellence in science. It is a self-governing Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, engineering and medicine. The Society’s fundamental purpose, as reflected in its founding charters of the 1660s, 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 in many research areas. In recent years these include graphene, organic LEDs, the World Wide Web, quantum matter and information, magnetic resonance imaging, IVF, DNA sequencing, genetic fingerprinting and understanding the cell cycle. The Society is also engaged in global challenges such as climate change, energy, food and water security as well as emerging areas of science and technology such as data and AI and genetic technologies.
Background
Business is the engine of the UK economy and industry undertakes nearly two thirds of UK Research and Development. High quality research and development fuel economic growth and the creation of skills, high-value jobs and entrepreneurial businesses in our knowledge-driven economy. This means that the flow of ideas and skills between the research base, business, public and charity sectors is crucial to future prosperity.
The Society has established a science, industry and translation programme to promote industrial science and translation. It aims to bring together industry, academia and government to advance ideas and support scientists in industry and those in academia who wish to develop their research into commercial products. The programme covers a broad range of academic disciplines and industrial sectors and also considers the full range of company sizes.
Activities include a regional conference series and a scientific meeting series, which brings together representatives from industry, academia and government to discuss the major scientific and technical challenges of the next decade. The Society funds industry fellowships and has recently launched a new Entrepreneurs in Residence programme There are also sets of case studies that Illustrate the achievements of RS funded individuals in industry and academia.
Examples of the Society’s industry and innovation work can be found on the Society’s website https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/industry-innovation/
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The Royal Society is looking for an enthusiastic person to join us as a Policy Advisor responsible for managing projects within our emerging technologies programme.
This position is suitable for an efficient, enthusiastic and versatile person with a confident and mature attitude who enjoys undertaking research, drafting reports and event management and project management. S/he will be expected to work closely with Fellows and experts to provide insights on emerging technology. An ability to look at issues in novel ways and to create insights using a variety of techniques will be important in this role more broadly. S/he will also contribute to the overall development of the Science Policy team and the delivery of its objectives. A knowledge of basic science which can be applied to emerging technology is important for this role. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a senior member of the team.
The Royal Society’s mission is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Royal Society provides independent, timely and authoritative scientific advice to UK, European and international decision makers. The Society derives its authority and expertise from its Fellowship and Foreign Membership.
Demonstrating the importance of science to everyone is one of the Society’s three strategic priorities and most closely associated with this role. Scientific advice as well as our ability consider emerging technology and create perspectives are more important than ever before. From ocean resources to genetic technology, from air quality to artificial intelligence the questions being asked of scientists by policy makers, the media and the public continue to multiply. The Royal Society has built up an enviable reputation for the quality and breadth of its science policy work. Policy is now one of the most influential of the Society’s activities.
The Science Policy team’s role is to work with the Society’s Fellows and other experts to develop and promote independent, expert and timely advice to UK, European and international decision makers in matters of science policy. Science Policy’s partners include other academies, learned societies, funding agencies, government, industry and the public sector. It deploys a wide range of channels and approaches, from the delivery of major reports to rapid shorter statements; the creation of influential networks; skilful use of the Society’s media channels; and well-founded programmes of events.
Full time, Permanent
Pay Band: C
Salary: £29,376 per annum
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This role is an integral part of the Royal Society’s development and fundraising team, which is focused on maximising philanthropic income and achieving a collective target of £10m. Working closely with both Major Giving Managers, this role will be responsible for developing a programme of approaches in order to secure gifts from trusts and foundations, individual supporters, and companies of up to £100,000. This will include being responsible for identifying suitable projects, creating fundraising materials, communicating, and stewarding in relation to all kinds of supporter in the portfolio.
The Development Officer will also support both Major Giving Managers and the Director of Development in developing significant approaches to major philanthropists, including drafting proposals and briefing documents. The role holder will also be expected to project manage the Society’s new programme promoting legacies.
Reports to: Major Giving Manager
Line management: Nil
Location: 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AG
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
Pay band: C
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The Royal Society is the national Academy of science in the UK and our aim 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 in many research areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Royal Society in a high profile, creative position. You will manage and support digital content production, especially video, for the Royal Society to bring important scientific news, topics and campaigns to life for defined audiences.
The Digital Marketing Content Officer will help manage and support digital content production, especially video, for the Royal Society to bring important scientific information and campaigns to life for defined audiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for working collaboratively across the Society and with partner institutions to provide guidance and support for managing a production pipeline of new digital content to support key project initiatives with relevant teams or external agencies, as well as using video production software (such as Adobe Premiere and online video platform Wochit) to identify opportunities and produce their own timely content for distribution on the Society’s social media channels (in collaboration with the Social Media Officer). The range of content will be digital/online-focused and could cover a range of output types as deemed appropriate for the message, objectives and audience: e.g. video / infographics / interactives. The successful candidate will be familiar with end-to-end creative production and working with external partners to deliver work on time and budget. Performance benchmarks and objectives should be set to determine impact and future project work. The Digital Marketing Content Officer will also be responsible for looking at and implementing ways to expand the organisation’s profile on YouTube through channel best practice, rolling out a content strategy for our videos and filmed events (with the Public Engagement team) and using analytics to spot areas for development.
To apply, please submit a detailed covering letter (no more than one page) and CV (no more than two pages).
The covering letter and CV should clearly outline the following:
- Why you would like to work for the Royal Society?
- Why this role specifically appeals to you?
- How your background and skills are suited to this role?
Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be progressed.
Closing date for applications: Friday 17 August 2018
Interview date: Tuesday 28 August 2018
Pay Band: D
Salary: £34,884
