About the Royal Society
Through its promotion of excellence in science, the Royal Society plays a major role in the economic and cultural life of the nation. The support it provides to our most talented scientists enables them to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges including food, water and energy security, population growth and climate change.
The respected membership of the Society, including 80 Nobel Laureates, combined with its impartiality and independence, means that it is highly influential in informing government policy and the wider public on key scientific issues. Engagement beyond the research community is a key goal, and the Society’s programme of education, events and communication is a growing area of focus.
Development Co-ordinator position
This is an opportunity to make a contribution to the future of a world-renowned institution at the forefront of scientific endeavours in the 21st century. The Society’s Development team focuses on raising funds from major philanthropists, charitable trusts and corporate donors. We are looking for a talented Development Co-ordinator with an interest in fundraising and administrative experience to play an active part in supporting a busy and growing team.
The role will report to the Research and Stewardship Manager and will work closely with our Director of Development and wider Development team. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in understanding more about fundraising and the work of the Royal Society. Experience of working within a fundraising team is desired but not essential for this role. You will have some administrative and database experience, as well as experience of being a proactive member of a busy team.
If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we will be delighted to hear from you. Please submit a copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to apply for this position.
Reports to: Research and Stewardship Manager
Line manages: None
Location: Carlton House Terrace
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary:£23,868 per annum
Pay Band: B
Closing date for applications: Friday 15 March 2019
Interview dates: Week commencing 25 March 2019
Royal Society Assistant Press Officer (maternity cover)
The Royal Society is dedicated to putting science at the heart of the UK’s cultural life and our public profile is central to our work. We have an excellent entry-level opportunity for an Assistant Press Officer to join our high-performing team on a 12 month fixed-term maternity cover appointment.
Whether it is about the impact of Brexit on science or how new technologies are changing our lives, this role will support the team who are presenting the views of the Society on the high profile scientific issues of the day.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a career in PR. We will support you to develop and equip you with the wide-ranging skills you need to become a Press Officer in the future. If you think you would thrive as an important member of our busy team we want to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
We are a fast-paced and busy team. As the Assistant Press Officer you’ll be doing important work to make sure that our projects in areas as diverse as climate change, education and artificial intelligence are seen and heard across the UK. You will be responsible for promoting the Society’s peer-reviewed journals, monitoring and analysing our coverage, reporting our achievements in a compelling way, and ensuring that our Press Office systems are up to date. You will also be our first point of contact for liaising directly with journalists via email, phone and in person.
Who are we looking for
We're looking for someone committed to a career in PR, who will bring enthusiasm and the desire to excel in our fast-paced team. We need someone who is a quick learner, with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks and juggle workload. We will expect you to be interested in science and current affairs, and demonstrate genuine interest in telling compelling science stories.
This is a great first step into an exciting career at the Royal Society and we will be looking for both enthusiasm and your writing ability to come across in your cover letter and task.
Reports to: Head of Media Relations
Line manages: None
Location: Carlton House Terrace
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary:£24,000 - £25,000 per annum
Pay Band: B
Closing date for applications: Monday 11 March 2019
Interview dates: Week commencing 25 March 2019
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.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has the drive and expertise to help take the Society’s education policy impact to the next level and who would enjoy the chance to work with many of the world’s leading scientists and educators. You will be an experienced leader in science, maths or computing education policy and direct the Society’s education policy portfolio that encompasses science, mathematics and computing education. You will enjoy exceptional visibility and variety and must have the experience and credibility to represent the Society externally and to network with influencers and decision makers at senior levels.
You will make a visible and sustained contribution to the Society’s broader policy goals. The Society’s primary objective in education is to secure a broad and balanced curriculum for all young people. This curriculum should supply the knowledge, skills and experiences young people will need to thrive in a changing world of work. The Head of Policy, Education and Skills will also play an important leadership role across the Society, ensuring that education-related programmes align with its policy objectives.
You will be a highly capable manager, able to juggle and prioritise a demanding mix of projects and tasks. You will have a detailed understanding and direct experience of policy processes in the UK, and ensure that the Society’s work is informed by robust evidence. You will have project and line management responsibility for a number of policy and project staff, and will play an active role in many aspects of the science policy directorate.
The role reports to the Chief Science Policy Officer and is based in Central London. The post is also available for candidates interested in inward secondment. Salary will be commensurate with experience – please state current and expected salary in your cover letter application.
Please submit CV and application letter to Dr Claire Craig via the Royal Society application portal.
Reports to: Chief Science Policy Officer
Line manages: Team of 8
Location: Carlton House Terrace
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £61,506 to £76,882 per annum
Pay Band: F
Closing date for applications: Friday 22 February 2019
Interview dates: Week commencing 11 March 2019
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to royalsociety@minervasearch.com by Friday 22 February 2019.
