Manager - Scientific Meetings

The 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 the wide breadth of research areas.

The Scientific Programmes Team comprises four key programmes that both facilitate scientist to scientist communication and recognise excellence in science. The programmes are:

• Scientific Meetings programme (UK-wide) as recommended by the Hooke committee
• Delivery of bilateral international meetings in collaboration with the International Affairs Team
• Medals and Awards programme including associated prize lectures
• Royal Society and Fellowship annual events programme

This role oversees the successful and efficient day to day running of two of these programmes of work: the Scientific Meetings programme and the International Bilateral Meetings. Working with the Head of Scientific Programmes, the post holder will lead the strategic planning and execution of these high-profile programmes which are run to exacting standards.

The post holder will work closely with senior members of staff across the organisation, including the President and Vice-Presidents. Proven experience of delivering high-profile events is essential, as is an ability to quickly build strong working relationships with internal colleagues, the Fellowship and external partners at all levels. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional project management and communication skills, attention to detail, and be used to managing competing priorities and expectations. Experience of working with committees, scientists or government officials would be advantageous.

Reports to: Head of Scientific Programmes

Line manages: 1 x Senior Scientific Programmes Officer, International, 2 x Scientific Programmes Officer

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG with the potential for ad hoc national and international travel

Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week     

Contract type: Permanent                                                                                    

Pay band: E

Salary: £57,000 per annum

The application closing date is 7 January 2025 at 23:59. 

The interview will be held on Tuesday 14 January 2025.

Advert information