Programme Manager Public Engagement

Job Description

The Royal Society of Chemistry is a not-for-profit organisation with a thriving community of over 45,000 members in 125 countries, an internationally-renowned publisher of high quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists inthe UK, with a reputation as an influential champion for the chemical sciences.Location: Cambridge (commutable from Alconbury, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge North, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Ely, Fen Drayton, Fenstanton, Histon & Impington, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Longstanton, Milton, Newmarket, Northstowe, Oakington,Orchard-Park, Royston, Saffron Walden, Somersham, St Ives, St Neots, Stevenage, Swavesey, Waterbeach, Wyton and surrounding areas)Contract Type: TemporaryHours: Full-TimeSalary: £38,456 - £42,729 per annum plus benefitsBenefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, 35-hour (for full-time staff) working week, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free privatehealthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car/motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at workscheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body and RSC, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office), Litmus reward gateway benefits and more.Closing Date: 04/01/2022About the Role:The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) seeks a Programme Manager, Public Engagement to join us on a full-time (35-hour week) temporary (18 months) basis, to implement and embed our redefined public engagement and outreach strategy.With our new 2021-25 strategy in place, this is an exciting opportunity to support our community as they advance knowledge and collaborate in a changing world. Our Programme Manager, Public Engagement will play a crucial role in supporting our community andwill work closely with members, external partners, and the wider chemistry community to develop strong relationships and meaningful opportunities, to enhance links between our networks and to develop public engagement and outreach projects that progress ourwork in membership, education and inclusion and diversity. The role involves working with colleagues across the Royal Society of Chemistry as well as in partnership with external stakeholders such as sister societies, academic institutions, and community specialists.About You: PhD or related postgraduate qualification with specialist subject knowledge in engagement (equivalent specialist experience and demonstrable professional development gained, for example, through working in science or science-related project management, communication,or community engagement). Experience of working on complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and / or able to balance and prioritise across multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines. Experience of senior stakeholder and partnership management across different sectors using a range of written and oral communication channels to engage and influence effectively. Knowledge of the public engagement and outreach landscape in informal learning environments and an understanding of how this intersects with the widening participation agenda. Ability to build positive and fruitful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including national organisations and networks. Initiative and ability to develop new ideas and strategic approaches to programme development, and to work collaboratively in a matrix environment. Experience of facilitation and / or organisation of networks, training, or workshops.The role will involve some working from home and travel within the UK (mainly to our London office). The contractual base for this role is our Cambridge office, however we are currently piloting hybrid working, and you may be able to work from a location otherthan this, as agreed with your line manager. Applicants should be aware that there is an expectation that employees will attend the offices as needed for their role, and that longer-term working arrangements away from the office may not be agreed in the future.If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply before the end of our closing date.You may have experience of the following: Programme Manager, Education Policy, Public Engagement, Programme Management, Public Relations, Project Manager, Project Management, Chemistry, Education Systems, Policy Communications, etc.Ref: 105 650