Engagement Support Officer
Engagement Support Officer
Location: Hybrid - Working from home and the offices in central LondonJob Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Our client is looking for a support officer to help the engagement team deliver all its work. They will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of work spanning equity, diversity and inclusion, employer engagement, events, marketing and communications, and policy and influence.It is an ideal role for someone with experience of office management or general administration.
They are a charity and membership organisation that brings the science professions together and provides professional registration for scientists, science technicians and science teachers. Engaging with member organisations, potential members, science employers, partner organisations and others is central to all our work.The engagement team makes sure that they communicate with them effectively, host events that are relevant to them, have influence on their behalf, and help them improve equity, diversity and inclusion.
Role Summary
Salary: £28,000Working Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, or part time dependent on experience (They will consider flexible working and secondments)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working from home & Their offices in Central London
Benefits- 5% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days annual holiday (pro rata if part time) and public holidays, plus Science Council closure days between Christmas and New Year.
The role
You will support the development and delivery of the engagement team’s work as required, including- arranging and supporting meetings;
- supporting the design, development and delivery of events;
- supporting the design and delivery of stakeholder communications;
- maintaining records of relationships and communications;
- financial administration; and
- fielding enquiries.
As a member of their team, you will provide excellent customer service, work with and support colleagues across the organisation, promote and uphold professional standards, and demonstrate exemplary commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
In return, you will be welcomed into a friendly and dedicated team of staff and volunteers. You will be provided with the support, training and development you need to do your job. You will benefit from a flexible and inclusive approach to work.
Who they’re looking for
You may have experience of office management, administration or general support for office-based work. You will have experience of, and enjoy, working across a range of activities with a diverse group of people. You will have a willingness to proactively take on unfamiliar tasks and tackle them efficiently.You will be comfortable working with various software packages. You may be interested in science and its application, but you don’t need to be.
How to apply
Please submit both a succinct CV (maximum 3 pages) and a personal statement (maximum 2 pages) that explains how you meet the essential criteria that are labelled as being assessed at the application stage. Apply via their portal by Date/Time.
Please note, applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.
Anticipated selection process and timeline
The dates and activities may need to be varied in response to the number and type of applications they receive, or other unforeseen circumstances. Should this prove necessary, they will provide updated estimates of the timeline to candidates who remain in the pool of applicants under consideration.They will endeavour to notify unsuccessful applicants in a timely manner at each stage of the selection process.
Dates
2nd March - Application deadline10th March - Longlisting, then shortlisting of applications
11th March - Invite to interview
25th March - In-person interviews in central London preceded by presentation or other role-related task.
27th March - They will engage in discussions with the preferred candidate.
31st March - Appointment confirmed and remaining unsuccessful candidates notified.
They’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and aim to have a team which reflects the diverse society of the UK. They encourage applications from all sections of the community. If you have any questions, or requests for adjustments at any stage of the selection process, please ask and they’ll do their best to address them.
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