Student Member Engagement Executive

Royal Society of Chemistry; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific organization in the UK is seeking a Student Member Engagement Executive to connect with over 11,000 student members. Responsibilities include developing student engagement initiatives and implementing marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in chemical sciences, possess strong communication skills, and be proactive in problem-solving. This role offers hybrid working options and extensive travel across the UK to academic institutions.

Benefits

Healthy work/life balance

26 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions

Life assurance at 3 times salary

Enhanced parental leave

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical sciences and understanding of student experiences in Chemistry/STEM.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess and analyze information effectively.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving across projects.
• Competence in networking with colleagues and peers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver initiatives for student engagement.
• Advocate for student member needs.
• Create inclusive onboarding plans for student members.
• Manage retention transitions from student to associate membership.
• Build relationships with key academic stakeholders.
• Represent RSC at student-focused events.

Skills

Effective communication

Networking

Proactive problem-solving

Analytical assessment

Education

Degree in chemical sciences

Job description

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Salary - Salary Plan 36500.00 GBP Annual

We are seeking an enthusiastic Student Member Engagement Executive to support and inspire our thriving community of over 11000 student members worldwide. This is an exciting role in securing the future growth of the RSC by engaging undergraduate students pursuing chemical science degrees and creating pathways to professional membership.

As Student Member Engagement Executive you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering initiatives that connect students with the RSC’s valuable resources and benefits. You’ll design and implement marketing campaigns and build meaningful relationships with academic institutions within the UK and ROI.

You will cultivate relationships with key contacts at academic institutions predominantly focussed within the UK and ROI but in key international institutions that are part of the RSC accredited universities community.

You will work alongside student-led Chemistry Societies to develop a community of leaders within our student membership and foster a culture of understanding of professional development across relevant institutions.

At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge or London office you will be able to work from home within the UK with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role.

This role will involve extensive travel across the UK.

If you need flexible working arrangements please outline this in your application.

Accountabilities

• Develop and deliver the membership value proposition for undergraduate students creating activities and services that drive student involvement with the RSC
• Advocate for student member needs as their central point of contact using audience insights to inform engagement strategies
• Create and deliver an inclusive onboarding and engagement plan tailored to qualification stages promoting RSC activities and embedding a culture of CPD and professional body interaction
• Deliver an effective retention pipeline transitioning student members to Associate Membership
• Work with the Volunteer and Member Engagement Manager to develop visible volunteer and outreach opportunities aligned to students needs and strategic priorities
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at academic institutions including RSC academic representatives student chemistry society contacts and accreditation contacts
• Represent the RSC at student-focused events and organise / contribute to RSC events and meetings where appropriate
• Monitor, report on and contribute to team activities and outcomes

Our ideal candidate will :

• Possess a degree in the chemical sciences and an understanding of the requirements and experiences a student will encounter when completing a Chemistry / STEM degree qualification and how a professional body membership can help.
• Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to deliver effective recruitment talks and influence joining decisions.
• Be able to make informed assessments and analysis and communicate these.
• Have a proactive approach to solving problems and developing new approaches whilst balancing and prioritising across multiple projects approaches and initiatives.
• Be able to interact influence and network competently with RSC colleagues members and peers at other professional bodies.
• Be able to provide reasoned opinion and objective advice to colleagues and members.
• Possess a driving licence (desirable). Reasonable adjustments will be considered.

If you are interested in this role please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role.

Benefits

• We promote a healthy work / life balance and flexible working options.
• 26 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
• Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution).
• Life assurance at 3 times basic annual salary.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Paid volunteering days.

Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.

At the RSC we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme we endeavour where possible to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role who has a substantial physical / mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format please contact the Recruitment Team at or on 44 (0) and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1