Engagement Project Officer
Royal Society
Hours
35 hours per week
About the Organisation
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 a wide breadth of research areas.
About the role
The Engagement Team sits within the Grants Section and is responsible for the training, mentoring and networking events for our funded Research Fellows. The team work with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to provide a wide range of career development opportunities. The extensive Engagement Programme has been highlighted by Research Fellows as a key benefit of being funded by the Royal Society.
We are now seeking an Engagement Project Officer to join our team. The postholder will be expected to:
- To deliver aspects of the Royal Society's career development and engagement programme for award holders based in the UK.
- To support the extension of SUSTAIN, a year-long leadership programme for women researchers and contribute to the development of new engagement activities in collaboration with partner organisations.
- Working within specific timescales, budget and the required quality whilst maximising their success and supporting the needs of award holders.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Senior Engagement Manager and other relevant colleagues to support the development and delivery of key activities for the delivery of the SUSTAIN programme. These include: to manage the selection process, support the mentoring activities and the implementation of a new ‘leadership shadowing scheme’ and assist with the organisation of workshops and networking events.
- Manage the delivery of training activities for current award holders with support from the Engagement Officers, including liaising with Procurement, Conferencing and other internal teams as well as external suppliers
- Assist the Senior Engagement Manager in strengthening engagement with the Society’s research community and supporting the development of an alumni engagement programme.
- To assist with the setting of plans, objectives and time scales and provide recommendations to the Senior Engagement Manager when these need to be updated/changed, including maintenance of the annual engagement plan/calendar.
- Contribute to identifying and developing effective strategies of engagement with early and mid-career researchers in STEM academia and manage relationships with internal and external service providers (incl. training providers, event venues, design services, digital marketing) and a variety of Society contacts, including Fellows of the Society and active award holders, involved in the delivery of career development and engagement activities.
- To develop and maintain strong relationships with award holders to understand their needs, feeding back information to the Senior Engagement Manager and other relevant colleagues to ensure appropriate support and development is offered to the researchers.
- Utilise appropriate evaluation methods for events and activities, ensuring accurate data is available and producing clear reports for key stakeholders to inform future developments and iterative changes
- Support the administration of selection processes, including commissioning and procurement activities and call for proposals for specific training, events or activities.
- Represent the programme and organisation at meetings, interest groups, and events, including giving presentations and providing briefings.
- To support activities within the Grants team aimed at increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, including encouraging participation from underrepresented groups and supporting the development and maintenance of policies and practices to foster greater inclusivity and to ensure that those who have followed a non-standard career path are encouraged to apply.
- To share experience and ideas with others in the Section and the Society, and contribute broadly to the Royal Society’s mission and priorities.
- To role model desired behaviours in line with the Grants Team Charter.
Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes
Experience:
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Demonstrable experience in developing and managing mentoring, training programmes and career development activities
- Experience of working across teams and departments
- Experience in managing meetings with internal and external participants
- Experience in establishing and maintaining a network of contacts
Skills:
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills across a range of audiences
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Good IT and presentation skills
- Good stakeholder management,
- Strong attention to detail
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Required Qualifications
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent. A good understanding of academic and research activities in science and research funding.
Conditions of employment
- Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship
Working locations
- Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely
How to apply
- Apply online
Interviews
- Interviews will be held on 14th January 2026.
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