Engagement & Mentoring Program Lead

The Royal Society; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious scientific organisation in the UK is seeking a Programme Manager for Career Development. This role involves managing engagement activities for award holders and leading a mentoring programme aimed at enhancing opportunities for early-career researchers. Applicants should have a science degree, excellent communication and organisational skills, and experience in developing and managing career support initiatives to engage with the scientific community effectively. Flexibility for travel and working across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing meetings with internal and external participants.
• Proven experience in a similar role with responsibility for engaging diverse groups.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the career development programme for award holders in the UK.
• Lead the mentoring programme for Research Fellows and maintain engagement strategies.
• Administer selection processes and represent the programme at events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

IT and presentation skills

Education

Degree in Science or equivalent

Job description

A prestigious scientific organisation in the UK is seeking a Programme Manager for Career Development. This role involves managing engagement activities for award holders and leading a mentoring programme aimed at enhancing opportunities for early-career researchers. Applicants should have a science degree, excellent communication and organisational skills, and experience in developing and managing career support initiatives to engage with the scientific community effectively. Flexibility for travel and working across teams is essential.