Engagement Project Officer

ROYAL SOCIETY; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in London seeks an Engagement Project Officer to deliver elements of their career development and engagement programme. The role includes supporting a leadership program for women researchers and developing new activities in collaboration with partners. This full-time position offers hybrid working options and a salary of £37,105. Ideal candidates will manage tasks within set budgets and timelines while meeting the needs of funded award holders.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering career development and engagement programmes.
• Ability to work within time scales, budget, and quality requirements.
• Experience in collaborating with partner organizations for engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aspects of the Royal Society's career development programme.
• Support the extension of the SUSTAIN leadership programme for women.
• Contribute to the development of new engagement activities.

Job description

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 arenow looking for a Engagement Project Officer to join the team.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Todeliveraspectsofthe Royal Society's career development and engagement programme for award holders based in the UK.
• To support the extension ofSUSTAIN, a year-longleadershipprogramme for women researchers andcontribute to the development of newengagementactivitiesin collaboration with partner organisations.
• Workingwithinspecifictimescales, budget and the required qualitywhilstmaximising their success and supporting the needs of award holders.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Reports to: Senior EngagementManager

Line manages: N/A

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid remote working

Pay Band: C

Salary: £37,105

Contract type: permanent

Application closing date is 7 January 2026.

Interviews will be held on 14 January 2026.